[supercat]

If their initial argument wasn't framed in a way that would make the law applicable, then I can see this instance.

FWIU, the last hearing for Terri's guardianship was a long time ago, before Michael and Jodi moved in together. As such, it could not have been brought up as a subject then. However, there was something decidedly improper about Judge Greer firing a guardian ad litem who sought to point out that impropriety.

My personal thinking is that Greer realizes that he has to tread very carefully or risk impeachment; the timing of the motion to remove Michael as guardian could turn out to be good, if Greer doesn't allow endless continuances.

[Theodore R.]

Let's hope George W. Greer is playing the role of Pontius Pilate and wants to wipe his dirty hands of the whole Schiavo matter. He now knows that he will be remembered in history as the corrupt, arrogant judge who twice ordered the starvation/dehydration of an innocent disabled woman. What kind of legacy is that? And we know what "legacy" means to liberals? As Andrew Jackson said of the Second Bank of the United States: "The bank is trying to kill me, but I will kill it." So should George W. Greer say: "Get all Schiavo files out of my presence now in as painless a way as possible to my reputation!"

Schiavo must now feel betrayed by Greer, while Felos probably consoles him by saying "everything will work out yet." Really, Greer has no more reason to challenge the guardianship now than he did five years ago. In other words, Schiavo should have never been the guardian, once it became clear that he had such a glaring conflict of interest. I bet neither Jodi nor mother-in-law to-be Eleanor are pleased tonight.