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To: robertpaulsen
"If not an impartial judge, then who? A USA Today poll?"

Cute but your statement underscores your predisposition in this matter. There is ample dispute in the facts of this case and the 'Impartiality' of Greer is another area of reasonable dispute. The bottom line is that a single judge, in a relative legal vacuum, made a finding of fact, completely controlled the legal process and was subject to review only insofar as he did so in accordance with the rules of procedure.

At no time, and contrary to the assertions that 30+ judges sided with his findings, were these findings tested in any subsequent appeals.

I personally would have welcomed a de novo review of the 'Facts' of this matter, conducted in an indisputably neutral and geographically distant venue, and would have stood by the results therefrom.

IMO At worst, this process is indicative of serious corruption of the process and, at best, a completely mishandled exercise in judicial rigidity and arrogance.

That is how I and many others feel about this sad case, no matter how much it embarrasses you.

81 posted on 04/02/2005 8:55:59 AM PST by drt1
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To: drt1
"in a relative legal vacuum"

In a legal atmosphere precisely defined by the Florida legislature.

Now, maybe you disagree with the Florida legislature. Fine. But Judge Greer followed the law as written, as evidenced by the concurrence of the 30+ judges.

"I personally would have welcomed a de novo review"

No doubt. You and millions of others would have loved to delay the outcome for as long as possible. One more exam by one more doctor. One more test. How about an MRI? PET? A USSC ruling. Congressional legislation.

One more trial. One more delay.

15 years, drt1. Time enough in those 15 years.

At worst, this process is indicative of serious corruption of the process and, at best, a completely mishandled exercise in judicial rigidity and arrogance."

I disagree. I believe Judge Greer upheld Florida law. Your frustration is misdirected.

89 posted on 04/02/2005 9:19:34 AM PST by robertpaulsen
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To: drt1
Just because you, having not been present for the presentation of the evidence or the court proceedings, do not agree with the decision of the Court does not give you standing. Your opinion has no more value than any other "man in the street". Just because you and I have read internet articles and engaged in "chat" groups leaves quite a gap in our knowledge of this case.
There are two sad things about this case in my view. The saddest is the condition of Terri Schiavo before her death. The second is the involvement of people in this family's ordeal who are using them and Terri as a political football for their own agendas, religious and political.
91 posted on 04/02/2005 9:20:35 AM PST by The Irishman
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