Florida Constitution Holds The Key to Saving Terri Schiavo’s Life

Christian Wire Service ^ | 3/29/2005 | Constitution Party of Georgia

[Ricardo4CP]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Thomas Jones, Constitution Party of Georgia, 404-518-6106, tfjones@gaconstitutionparty.org

Governor Bush Holds “Supreme Executive Power” – Florida Constitution Holds The Key to Saving Terri Schiavo’s Life

ATLANTA, March 29 -- Governor Jeb Bush and the Florida state legislature have lamented that there is nothing more they can do to stop the taking of Terri Schiavo’s life. However, the Florida constitution states that the governor holds supreme executive power. Furthermore, the Florida House of Representatives has the constitutional authority to impeach Judge George Greer who has been accused by many of judicial misconduct in the Terry Schiavo case.

“Governor Bush needs to read the Florida Constitution,” Thomas Jones, spokesman for the Constitution Party of Georgia explained. “It outlines the extent of his powers. Article IV, Section 1 states that ‘the supreme executive power shall be vested in a governor… The governor shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed…’ If Bush needed permission from the courts to intervene, then his power could not be considered supreme. But will he use his authority to intervene and save Terri’s life? He must, for he is bound by oath of office and the constitution demands he execute the laws of the state – including protecting Terri from Judge Greer’s travesty of justice.”

Constitution Party of Georgia State Chairman Ricardo Davis observed, “Likewise in Article III Section 17 state judges ‘shall be liable to impeachment for misdemeanor in office… The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall have power at any time to appoint a committee to investigate charges against any officer subject to impeachment.’ Given the allegations against Judge Greer, it is astounding that the House of Representatives hasn’t challenged Greer by starting an impeachment investigation.”

Davis continued, “Section 17 further reads that a judge ‘impeached by the House of Representatives shall be disqualified from performing any official duties until acquitted by the Senate, and, unless impeached, the governor may by appointment fill the office until completion of the trial.’ So if the Florida House of Representatives impeached Greer then Governor Bush could immediately replace Greer on the court. With such powerful constitutional mechanisms, why is Terri’s sentence of death still being executed?

There is still time to act. “We urge every citizen to contact Governor Bush, Speaker Bense, and state Senator Tom Lee,” Jones noted. “We must demand that immediate action be taken to have Terri’s feeding tube restored. Rather than cower under Greer’s gruesome judgments they must act now to challenge him and remove him from the bench if necessary!”

Florida Government Contacts

Jeb Bush, Governor (850) 488-4441 (850) 487-0801 FAX jeb@myflorida.com

Robert H. Fernandez (Deputy General Counsel to Governor) fernanr@eog.state.fl.us

Raquel A. Rodriguez (General Counsel to Governor) raquel.rodriguez@myflorida.com

Christa Calamas (Assistant General Counsel to Governor) calamac@eog.state.fl.us (850) 488-3494 (voice) (850) 488-9810 (fax)

The Honorable Allan G. Bense, Speaker Florida House of Representatives (850) 488-1450 speaker@myfloridahouse.gov

District Office: Phone: (850) 914-6300

The Honorable Tom Lee, President Florida Senate (850) 487-5229 lee.tom.web@flsenate.gov

District Office: (813) 744-8683 (813) 744-8556 FAX -- _______________________________________________________________________

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[Ricardo4CP]

Governor Bush Holds “Supreme Executive Power” – Florida Constitution Holds The Key to Saving Terri Schiavo’s Life

[randog]

So "supreme executive power" translates into "king"? Florida has a king? All Hail King Jeb!

[Military family member]

Supreme Executive Power does not mean power that exceeds the laws he is executing.

[Fan_Of_Ingraham]

It's better than KING GREER !!!

[kingattax]

PING

[Tanniker Smith]

Nice article. Not gonna happen.

TS

[Fan_Of_Ingraham]

Supreme Executive Power does not mean power that exceeds the laws he is executing.

It does mean, however, that he can execute laws despite what the judiciary says.

[lilylangtree]

I would love to see Jeb Bush rescue Terri Schiavo from her husband who is bent on murdering the only witness who could explain what occurred in 1990 that caused her collapse. She also could explain his attitude toward her when no one else was present. However, after hearing Jay Sekulow of ACLJ via radio and explaining how Jeb's hands are legally tied, I don't see how Terri can be rescued. I read this a.m. that ole Mikey wants an autopsy. I'm sure he'll send Greer a copy and they both can rejoice over murdering the one person with explanations.

[Heff]

I believe that Terri's civil rights are being violated; that she never expressed her desires if she were to be in this condition. I believe the Governor can trump everything on the basis that he believes her rights are being violated, ordering an investigation into the matter, and protecting her life.

[PhiKapMom]

LOL!!! I have been on my soapbox all morning about this type of posting and up pops another one.

Jeb doesn't have the power and when elected he took an oath to uphold the laws of the State of Florida. Guess that is too hard for some folks to understand!

Everyone needs to get behind the efforts to change these laws so this cannot happen again. Felos and his ilk from Scientology need stopped and it is up to the people of Florida to get to their Reps/Senators and get the law off the books that was snuck in by Felos and others.

[MHGinTN]

Can the Florida Constitution raise someone from the dead?... Because such a miracle is about what is now necessary to keep Terri alive since her kidneys have shut down hours ago and the toxins are building up that will eventually cause her strong heart to fail. Felos and Greer have succeeded in killing Terri, now we are on a death watch rather than a crusade to save Terri from judicial commanded murder.

[Military family member]

Only to the extent that those laws are written, and not beyond them.

Bush is not to blame because the law does not meet the immediate need. That is a fault of the law, not the man

[atomicpossum]

Greer has the power to order life-support withdrawn. But he also ordered no oral feedings. That's where to make your pitch-- he's exceeded his authority by banning something which certainly doesn't extend to 'life-support' or 'extraordinary means.'

Unless, of course, we're all on life support and within the power of Judge Greer.

[Military family member]

Unfortunately, there is a lot we do not know about, or what we have heard through speculation. I do not mean to imply that that your view are wrong, merely that perhaps Bush and his people have conducted such an investigation.

The fact that a dozen or more of us post essentially the same thoughts time and time again leads me to believe that anything we think, Jeb Bush and his staff have considered. The fact that they have not acted may then mean that they have concluded there is no further action they can take.

[betty boop]

With such powerful constitutional mechanisms, why is Terri’s sentence of death still being executed?

This is the burning question I've been asking myself for over a week now. Time to e-mail the Guv.

[fishtank]

[deport]

Constitution Party of Georgia State Chairman Ricardo Davis observed,

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LOL........ Now I wonder what will happen? Lots of people accuse others of many things..... doesn't mean they are valid. There is a process in place in our system of government both at the federal, state and local levels and it is unfolding.

Just what laws of the State of FL has been broken when the recognized guardian has followed the process over the past 15 years?..... Maybe you don't like the guardians actions but so be it because it is his right under the laws of FL to do so.

[PeanutbutterandJellybean]

I wish it was true, but unfortunately Greer seems to hold all the cards here. Have there been any current polls or articles written about what Floridians think about their Judge Greer? With the abundance of senior citizens in Florida, death by starvation has to be a worrisome topic among them. With the Greer and Felo's team in their state, I could envision clandestine operations just to purchase Ensure for their feeding tubes, at their local drug store. Don't laugh... sure it sounds ridiculous, but then again I never thought we would see a Day 12, of starving a woman to death by dehydration and starvation.

[An American In Dairyland]

I read this a.m. that ole Mikey wants an autopsy.

I read that per Florida law Mikey MUST have an autopsy if he wants to cremate her. Everyone who is cremated in Florida MUST have an autopsy. Mikey's spin that he has chosen this is just so much bunk. Of course, he could just bury her but that would leave the possibility of exhumation out there for the rest of his lifetime. This time Mikey's back is against the wall and even the disabled Judge Greer cannot help him.