Judge in Terri's Law Case Refuses to Step Down Despite Possible Bias

Lifenews.com ^ | November 21, 2003 | Steven Ertelt

[nickcarraway]

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[nickcarraway]

[longtermmemmory]

Could there have been a techincal defect?

The refusal to recuse himself is grounds for an interlocutory appeal. This means an appeal before the case is done. It would be solely on that one issue. While the appeal is pending all other matters are put on hold.

[You Gotta Be Kidding Me]

"We are hopeful that Judge Baird has not prejudged the issues, even though his written order from two weeks ago seems to say otherwise,"

They're being polite, of course, but this is why we have a trial by jury secured by the Constitution. Have you ever heard of a judge who could decide a case without his, or her bias becoming the deciding factor? It's time to dump the polite "your honor" crap and start kicking some a$$ when these clowns in black robes belch their rulings.

[m1-lightning]

Baird previously indicated he thought the law violated Terri's privacy rights and was "presumptively unconstitutional."

Isn't ordering her feeding tube removed a violation to privacy as well?

[pc93]

From: Fight4terri08@aol.com
To: saveterrischiavo@groups.aol.com ; Fight4Terri@aol.com
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 2:29 PM
Subject: NEED, ASAP


Dear ALL>>>

please review ALL the Canons to the responsibilities of the Judges.

Primarily Judge Baird and Judge Greer.

Do your research and send back to me.........all accounts that you research on the internet of how they have failed to uphold the code of ethics...need to document events; prior to sending a certified letter to the JQC. Please title what you find in the subject line as the: CANON 1, etc.

Thank you,

Cyndi


Reports of misconduct by judges must be made to the Judicial Qualifications Commission at (850) 488-1581.

The opinions of the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee http://www.jud6.org/LegalPractice/opinions/judicialethicsadvisoryopinions/Opinions.html
are available on the Sixth Judicial Circuit Website. http://www.jud6.org/
Click here to search the opinions. http://www.jud6.org/search.htm#jeacanchor

Preamble http://www.flcourts.org/sct/sctdocs/ethics/preamble.html

Definitions http://www.flcourts.org/sct/sctdocs/ethics/define.html

Canon 1. A Judge Shall Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
http://www.flcourts.org/sct/sctdocs/ethics/canon1.html


Canon 2. A Judge Shall Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety in all of the Judge's Activities
http://www.flcourts.org/sct/sctdocs/ethics/canon2.html

Canon 3. A Judge Shall Perform the Duties of Judicial Office Impartially and Diligently
http://www.flcourts.org/sct/sctdocs/ethics/canon3.html

Canon 4. A Judge May Engage in Activities to Improve the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice
http://www.flcourts.org/sct/sctdocs/ethics/canon4.html

Canon 5. A Judge Shall Regulate Extrajudicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict With Judicial Duties
http://www.flcourts.org/sct/sctdocs/ethics/canon5.html

Canon 6. Fiscal Matters of a Judge Shall be Conducted in a Manner That Does Not Give the Appearance of Influence or Impropriety; etc.
http://www.flcourts.org/sct/sctdocs/ethics/canon6.html

Canon 7. A Judge or Candidate for Judicial Office Shall Refrain From Inappropriate Political Activity
http://www.flcourts.org/sct/sctdocs/ethics/canon7.html


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The "real deal" is in the Canons of Judicial Conduct, as enforced by the Fla Supreme Court upon recommendation of the Judicial Qualifications Commission.

If you want to know what that case law is, go to www.findlaw.com click on Florida cases and use "JQC" as a search term. That should get all of them.

[chiefqc]

Baird previously indicated he thought the law violated Terri's privacy rights and was "presumptively unconstitutional."

This statement translated = I think she should be starved to death, period.

[msmagoo]

From the article: "George Felos, the assisted suicide advocate who is representing Michael, said he planned to file a motion arguing that Baird should not recuse himself."

In plain English, isn't Felos also the assisted homicide advocate...?

[TaxRelief]

I believe it is time to find out every thing we can about Judge Baird.

[lilypad]

Breaking local news (4pm) in Pinellas that Jeb issued an appeal to have Baird step down.

[Dixielander]

"It's time to dump the polite "your honor" crap and start kicking some a$$ when these clowns in black robes belch their rulings.

You're right, of course. However, it seems that Judge Baird and his ilk are MONSTERS in black robes.

[pollywog]

Breaking local news (4pm) in Pinellas that Jeb issued an appeal to have Baird step down.

Step down meaning??????????? my heart is beating with anticipation!!!!

[INSENSITIVE GUY]

"UNFIT TO SIT"!

[msmagoo]

That get my vote for Quote of the Day!

Where do I go to submit it?

[msmagoo]

Here ya go, new article, stronger language:

Governor asks that judge in right-to-die case be disqualified

[Bonaparte]

I'm convinced that these judges would kill Terri with their own hands if they thought they could get away with it. The depth of their hatred for her is palpable.

[msmagoo]

Nah, they aren't trying to take his job away, just trying to get him off this case. One step at a time!

[pc93]

How about song for the day:

He's too unfit, too unfit to sit.
too unfit, too unfit to sit.

Hehe.

[Canticle_of_Deborah]

I believe it is time to find out every thing we can about Judge Baird.

More than once the song "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" has come to my mind.