[HairOfTheDog]

OK - so when and where then, do you want the government to have more power than they had? The law was followed in her case. The court of jurisdiction ruled, and was affirmed over many many appeals. She got more 'process' than any other case ever. And the husband's case still prevailed. What would you change?

[Politicalmom]

The law was NOT followed. MS should have been removed as guardian when he continually broke the rules guardians should have to follow. Greer let him do whatever the heck he wanted to.

[syriacus]

The court of jurisdiction ruled, and was affirmed over many many appeals.

Michael dragged the government (Greer) into the case.

Greer overstepped his jurisdiction, by ordering that Terri receive nothing to eat or drink.

Greer did not simply grant Michael Schiavo the discretion to remove nutrition and hydration from Terri. Greer ORDERED him to do it. Second, the order goes beyond removal of the feeding tube and includes food and hydration by natural means....

Greer exceeded his authority under Florida law. By ordering Michael to have the tube removed, Greer eliminated the exercise of discretion by the guardian and exercised it himself. Greer eliminated any exercise of discretion by Michael to change his mind. In fact, if he did change his mind, Schiavo would have had to file a motion asking Greer to rescind his order.

At left, George Greer, telling the reporters that Terri died a peaceful and beautiful death.