[Modernman]

Since when is it constitutional for a civil trial to sentence a person to death?

I guess it's a matter of perspective. You see this as a death penalty case, I see it as a civil dispute between family members to determine whether the legal guardian has the power to take a certain action.

The only involvement of the government in this case was due to the request of the civil parties.

[lugsoul]

Ding. Ding. Ding.

It is all about how they "see it." Not about how it really is.

The State of Florida was not a party to this case. At least, not until that lame effort by DCF to intervene, but not really.

[ruoflaw]

Judge Greer issued an execution order for Terri Schiavo, what do you not understand about execution order?

[BykrBayb]

I see it as a civil dispute between family members to determine whether the legal guardian has the power to take a certain action.

Could you be more specific? What is that "certain action" you speak of? Is it an action that is allowed by law? Or is it the killing of one's spouse?

[alnick]

I see it as a civil dispute between family members to determine whether the legal guardian has the power to take a certain action.

And as a result, an innocent American was put to a slow death by dehydration and starvation.

[rdcorso]

Since when is the court not part of the government?For the sake of argument let's say that I agree with your opinion that this case is about deciding the power of a legal guardian.Did you feel the husband's motives were really sincere?Was it right for judge Greer to make a ruling that allowed Michael Sciavo to take Terri's settlement and give it to his lawyer?How about the statements that contradicted what the husband said were Terri's wishes?When he went in front of the jury and claimed he needed millions to take care of Terri for the next 52 years did you consider this a lie?Living with a woman that you have two children with and want to marry wouldn't represent a conflict of interest in your opinion?How about the connections of those in positions of authority in the case who had improper relationships?Even without the allegations of abuse there were too many questions in this case to allow a life to be taken.