[Cyclopean Squid]

Jeb would have been going against not only the courts, but also the Florida legislature (they were unable to pass a law that would have protected Terri and patients like her). Additionally, weren't there reports that the local police would have enforced Greer's order? In that case, throw in half the executive branch as well. Jeb had no one to enforce his decision, except at the cost of conflict and possible bloodshed between state agents and local police. He choose not to risk it, and he made the right decision.

Also, Judge Greer was elected to his position, so we can't use the ol' chestnut of an unelected robed tyrant--he's at least an elected robed tyrant (and in his defense, he applied the law as it exists in Florida). I do vehemently disagree with his findings of fact, and his continual refusal to hear new evidence, however.

I don't understand why the Schindlers, and all of the pols, waited until after the tube was removed to begin their campaign. Greer granted a stay in February to give them time to prepare new info for their case, and it seems nothing new was done in that month. Did they attempt to have tests done on Terri that would conclusively prove her condition? Did Michael block them? I don't know the answer; maybe someone here does.

One more thing--I am tired of the Nazi analogies. They're just as feeble as when the LLLs employ them. Terri's supporters can make points without constantly invoking the NSDAP. The use of Germany 1933-45 in every political argument is wearisome.

[ModernDayCato]

Jeb would have been going against not only the courts, but also the Florida legislature. Additionally, weren't there reports that the local police would have enforced Greer's order? In that case, throw in half the executive branch as well.

Look...all of this may be true. I've been a LEADER (executive) just about all my life. We are sometimes called upon to do what's right at tremendous personal risk. And there's never been a life or death situation, thank goodness.

That's what LEADING is all about. The people of Florida entrusted Jeb Bush with their lives. He has failed them. We can bitch and piss and moan for hours on this site, but that's the bottom line.

[ladyjane]

I am tired of the Nazi analogies.

You may be tired of them but the Nazis did exterminate hundreds of thousands of disabled people. You can't deny that. The analogy is there.

[Ethrane]

"Jeb would have been going against not only the courts, but also the Florida legislature (they were unable to pass a law that would have protected Terri and patients like her). Additionally, weren't there reports that the local police would have enforced Greer's order? In that case, throw in half the executive branch as well. Jeb had no one to enforce his decision, except at the cost of conflict and possible bloodshed between state agents and local police. He choose not to risk it, and he made the right decision."

First, I am not advocating that Bush should have gone in to get TS...but...

Bush had the option. He commands/controls the law enforcement officers of the State of Florida, and IF he wanted to go in and the Pinellas County Sheriff would not stand down, Bush could have relieved him on the spot.

Next, Bush as Governor, is a 'co-equal' to the legislature. It would have been in the legislatures options to impeach him after the fact if it wanted to.

To state that the Governor of FL had NO ONE to enforce his decision, if he decided to go in, is incorrect, and if true, truly sad as to the state of the government of the state of FL.

[sheikdetailfeather]

I heard on Greta VanSustren tonight (from the lady reporter at the hospice) that Jeb Bush has two appeals pending at the 2nd district court, deeming the hospice area to be a crime scene where Terri is being starved to death.