It seems to me that the Fla. judiciary decided that Terri was Michael Schiavo's chattle. At that point, no one had a right to go feed his livestock. That is what has been so shocking to me. Where was NOW or any of the other animal and civil rights groups when the court would not even allow feeding by normal means? We treat animals with far more dignity, and take them away from abusive owners.
Actually, Florida law makes it illegal to withhold food, water, or shelter from any animal. Someone recently quoted the full text of the statute on a different thread.
Terri would literally have more rights if she were a dog.
On the other hand, as someone else pointed out, Terri herself is an animal. So are we all. So isn't she covered by that statute?
The Florida constitution also requires the government to protect the lives of its citizens.
Greer's rulings are illegal. It looks like nobody can stop him. Jeb -- wake up!
Up in Vermont, a man was just arrested for allowing his cows to die of starvation/dehydration. They were inarguably his property, yet he cannot legally treat them the way Michael can treat Terri. Terri has less standing than property.
(Maybe that Vermont man should hire Felos as his lawyer.)
Where was NOW or any of the other animal and civil rights groups when the court would not even allow feeding by normal means? We treat animals with far more dignity, and take them away from abusive owners.
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Their silence reveals their true motivation.
More government control of American citizens.