Posted on 03/24/2005 10:20:00 PM PST by Portrait of a Lady
I think people need to put politics and buearacracy aside and put humanity first.
These judges and courts are so heartless!
May God work a miracle and save Terri Schiavo!
I think the "governor" should henceforth be known as Administrator Jeb Bush. I'm not a lawyer or a judge, but I can read the clear intent of the Florida constitution. It clearly states the disabled have a right to life. Therefore, Greer is violating the Florida Constitution. As chief executive, Jeb Bush the Administator took an oath to follow that same constitution. Since he won't exercise his authority AND more importantly, carry out his sworn responsibililities, he's little better than a clerk. In fact, it seems he might even be guilty of an impeachable offense.
Like I said, I don't have the benefit of a law degree, so I'm probably too ignorant to properly understand the US and Florida Constitutions, but I didn't score too bad on reading comprehension when I was in high school.
Bush the Administrator, I like it. It really seems to be fitting him quite nicely.
hatfieldmccoy wrote "He has become the judiciaries' bitch"
Yes, indeed. Even if he DID call in the troops at this point, he's already proven he's willing to let Terri suffer while he discusses legal options, pleads with the legislature, and files hopeless motions in courts. He should have acted days ago, and he made a major mistake by asking the High Lord Almighty Greer for permission to intervene.
I will never vote for Jeb if he let's Terri die, and I imagine others will join me. To say it bluntly, I think he's pissing off his base. Maybe he's hoping for the presidency in '08, but the very people who would be his best supporters are going to remember Terri. He needs us, but I'm not going to waste a vote on a man that won't carry out the responsibilities of his office.
re: He has become the judiciaries' bitch
Strong words, but true nonetheless! If it's '08 he's looking to then in my opinion he's up the proverbial feces tributary without means of propulsion or steering, at least in my book. He did the worst possible thing when he had that news conference on Wednesday and blustered about his authority. I will withhold my final decision as to how he's handled this test pending Terri's death or the resumption of feeding and hydrating her. For my money he has seriously misread his base of support if he does not have the intestinal fortitude to save Terri and then let the chips fall where they may. Personally, I would vote to impeach him for failure to uphold his oath of office, but I'm a hothead and will probably feel differently in a year or two. God bless, support and comfort Terri!
"Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me".
Give the woman some water for God's sake!
Sorry it's finally dawned on me that he's going to pass up the chance.
" Sorry it's finally dawned on me that he's going to pass up the chance."
IF YOU PRAY NOW IS THE TIME TO TIE DOWN THE HATCHES AND REALLY PRAY FOR THE MAN TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT. He is only human but we have an awesome God that holds the king's heart in His hand.
OK, you're right, and I'm still praying. But Jeb Bush has already stated flatly that after the court's injunction, he isn't going to go in and take custody of Terri. Maybe he's bluffing for strategic advantage, but I've got to think he's a man of his word.
If he does nothing to stop her murder he is politically dead.
We will not forget.
Amen!
Wow! What a well presented article - I love Bennett.
Can't believe he took this stand.
I am worried that since Bush was told by a lower court judge that he, the Governor of Florida, does not have the right to visit Terri or to take her into custody because she has a guardian-Michael, that the executive branch has been greatly weakened to be dictated to by the judicial.
Somehow Bush is going to have to show the Florida judiciary that he has equal power and is not just another Schlinder flunkie.
Let us hope the Governor is compelled beyond himself by a power outside of himself and ends up doing the right thing.
Let us hope the Governor is compelled beyond himself by a power outside of himself and ends up doing the right thing.
Sorry, not sure how I double posted.
I have, to this point, believed that Jeb Bush (together with his advisers) had carefully considered all options and was right in (apparently) deciding he could not take custody of Ms. Schiavo or have her feeding tube reinserted.
But, this article is very persuasive.
Previously, my rationale was that, even if Gov. Bush did take custody of her, etc., if the action was later judged to be illegal, then she would just be returned to the hospice, with the feeding tube again removed.
But, these authors are very knowledgeable, and maybe Bush could do this legally. If he were impeached, it would nevertheless send quite a message to the whole nation about the crisis in our Courts and about the issues of life and death. And, Terri Schiavo might live. And, Bush could rightly feel very good about himself.
Oh, and it would also buy time for additional law to come out of either the US or Florida legislature that could help Terri Schiavo's position.
Contrary to what a lot of people on Free Republic are saying about Jeb Bush (on this thread and others), Dick Morris was on O'Reilly tonite and he thinks Jeb Bush has hurt himself politically by going too far on this issue (in the pro-life direction).
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