Let's not forget: Terri is being executed by authority of Jeb Bush

RenewAmerica.US ^ | March 22, 2005 | RenewAmerica Staff

[Maurice Tift]

The shocking governmental homicide of Terri Schiavo has many dimensions, twists, and turns--all of which, upon analysis, converge on one inescapable reality: The life of Terri Schiavo is solely in the hands of Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

While Terri lies dying by slow execution in a Pinellas Park hospice, Gov. Bush and others have looked mainly to the legislative process for relief--knowing full well that any special law intended to spare Terri's life will likely be overturned or disregarded by unsympathetic courts on the pretext of "separation of powers."

Terri's protectors have also appealed repeatedly to the courts themselves to correct their own excesses and lapses throughout this horrific ordeal--with equally predictable results.

At this point, the obvious solution is an executive one.

The case for executive relief

Any delegating of executive authority to the other branches will not only fail to save Terri, it appears--because the courts pretend to reign supreme, at the expense of true equilibrium between the branches--but it amounts to passing the authoritative buck.

The result will be not only the unconscionable death of an innocent woman whose execution cannot be justified on the basis of the facts, let alone on moral grounds, but the executive power will be shown to be what it has willfully become: impotent.

Not only that, but if Terri dies, the executive authority in Florida will be directly complicit.

No other entity in the state has authority to kill Terri. The courts can't do it. Nor can the legislature do anything directly about it. Only the executive can actually put people to death, under constitution-based law.

This fact dispels any notion that the governor is powerless to spare Terri. The truth is, only the governor--who oversees all agencies of executive power in the state--can in fact put Terri to death.

Officers already acting to kill Terri

Under authority of Jeb Bush, police are already at the scene--not to protect Terri, but to ensure that she is killed. They are, in fact, executing her.

Numerous well-meaning people who have tried to feed Terri--acting from simple respect for Judeo-Christian morality and compassion--have been arrested by uniformed officers who are acting on executive orders drawn up in conflict with the clear written meaning of constitutional law.

Rather than stand firm on the separation of powers principle upon which the Constitution, itself, is based, the executive power--at this very moment in the Terri Schiavo case--is actively participating in Terri's murder, having abdicated constitutional authority to the emerging bullies in government: the judiciary.

The result is total chaos, in the midst of an unprecedented constitutional crisis, the only remedy to which is for the executive to defend his rightful turf and preserve not only Terri's life, but the life of the republic.

The outward "orderliness" with which Terri is now being cruelly put to death--upon "orders" from an agenda-driven judiciary that has no power to act--belies the real truth of what is happening. Our nation's heart is being ripped out by the executive--not by anyone else--and with that loss goes our moral authority as a nation to lead the world.

As some suggest, we are behaving as a third-world dictatorship that cares little about innocent human life, and less about constitutional law.

Gov. Bush, put a stop to this travesty right now, for the sake of all that our nation stands for, in the interest of meriting God's merciful protection of our country in the years ahead.

If you "allow" Terri to die, you will indeed be her chief executioner.

CALL GOV. BUSH at 850-488-4441 Email: jeb@myflorida.com

[I Gig Gar]

Let's not forget: Terri is being executed by authority of Jeb Bush

You're a dirty liar. You're spreading propaganda akin to the Nazis. You disgust me.

[finallyatexan]

AMEN !!!!
AMEN !!!!
AMEN !!!!

[arbee4bush]

Sorry, My previous post wasn't directed at you since I agree with you. I was posing that to those that want to blame the Gov for not 'doing more'.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

"There's more; who else to blame?"

Any of us who ever voted for a Democrat at any level in our mis-guided youth?

Any of us who missed a vote at any level from Dog Catcher on up because we were lazy or apathetic or thought our vote just didn't matter?

Any of us who've ever turned a blind eye when things were happening elsewhere in the world involving euthanasia or ethnic cleansing?

Any of us who weren't shocked and outraged when a state like Oregon passed "Right to Die" laws, thinking, "that'll never come to MY state?"

Who else did I miss? (What a Gawd-Awful day this is going to be. For me, hope for Terri is gone. I just hope the death experts are right and that she's not suffering, or that they're at least keeping her heavily sedated while they snuff her out.)

[Military family member]

Again, I agree that the tube should be reinserted, but people are making claims and demanding actions so severe that I am not sure they understand what they advocate.

[MTOrlando]

They talked about this on the news the other day. I think the part "the right to enjoy and defend life and liberty" is null because the courts have already ruled she is vegetative, which means no chance for recovery. Not that I agree with it, but Jeb can't change it.

It doesn't matter if the courts ruled her vegetative or not, persons with physical disabilities are specifically included and protected.

Further, the executive is on equal legal standing with the judiciary - the governor is NOT constitutionally bound to take orders from the courts.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

So then why did his order in Dec. 2003 get overturned?

[joesnuffy]

It's the fault of those who have the authority and refuse to save the life of one of their most helpless citizens

Our leaders are charged with protecting us from such horrors


We expect the pro aborts to think feel and act this way...

But not those who claim to be of the party of 'good guys'...

If the Repubbies let her be torture-murdered then it is on them...if the Repubbies try to use her death to put down the dems then they are even more despicable then the already despicable dems

Because they claim to be better...and we put our faith and votes in them to be better...

imo

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Absolutely dillusional! The Florida legislature, at Gov. Bush's behest, passed legislation saving Terri. However, our left leaning supreme court, struck down the law as unconstitutional. Blame whomever you wish, but IMHO, the blame falls squarely on Michael Shiavo and the judges who refuse to allow testimony from the first 5-10 years of Terri's ailment.

[Monterrosa-24]

This case is sickening. But blaming Bush would be like blaming the militia. Any militia could act but what member will take off from work, travel, face public humiliation, face arrest, prison, and the inability to support their family in order to save this stranger?

And yet I hate that I am doing so little while the world watches America try to best Holland with a callousness for the importance of life, not the quality of life, but life itself.

[Coop]

if the Repubbies try to use her death to put down the dems then they are even more despicable then the already despicable dems

But you're not despicable in using her death to put down the Pubbies?

[SURI]

Yes, the Democratic party is evil, becasue it is the party of lies.

[FatherDave]

PLEASE E-MAIL THE PRESIDENT AND GOVERNOR BUSH AND PLEAD WITH THEM TO FIND SOME WAY TO SAVE TERRI'S LIFE!!!

email President Bush – president@whitehouse.gov
Governor Bush – jeb.bush@myflorida.com

I just e-mailed both of them by the way. At least I don't feel quite as helpless now. I have done a little something to try to help Terri. Now it is in the hands of God and the Government (if the Govt. will follow God's will that is)

Also, please pray for Terri Schiavo. Just a quick prayer is all. It just takes a couple of seconds. Please. Her life is at stake here.

Thank you.

[CHICAGOFARMER]

Maurice Tift

GET REAL JERK.

[wolfpat]

We talk about "slippery slopes" for many things on this forum. Calling in the National Guard for one woman when the courts have ruled wouldn't be a slope, it'd be a cliff. Do you want to set a precedent like this, especially given how future democRATs can distort it for their aims?

[Les_Miserables]

I say this place has become pathetic with us eating our own, and you insist on sitting right at the buffet table stuffing your face with both arms full of crap. Stop using your emotions and start using your logic. You want the laws changed to protect a Terri Schiavo vote for candidates that will give it to you. Stop whining and get a clue.

DC, while I may agree with your point and clearly do not agree with the direction of this thread, I find your approach disgusting.

[FatherDave]

PLEASE E-MAIL THE PRESIDENT AND GOVERNOR BUSH AND PLEAD WITH THEM TO FIND SOME WAY TO SAVE TERRI'S LIFE!!!

email President Bush – president@whitehouse.gov
Governor Bush – jeb.bush@myflorida.com

I just e-mailed both of them by the way. At least I don't feel quite as helpless now. I have done a little something to try to help Terri. Now it is in the hands of God and the Government (if the Govt. will follow God's will that is)

Also, please pray for Terri Schiavo. Just a quick prayer is all. It just takes a couple of seconds. Please. Her life is at stake here.

Thank you.

[Flyer]

I think Secretary Rice should have a personal, private visit with Michael Schiavo. Not under her position as Secretary of State, just a nice personal visit.

[Slip18]

I misinterpreted Obadiah's post. I apologize right here and right now.

[Brilliant]

The only thing Bush can do at this point, without being subjected to impeachment proceedings, is appoint conservative judges, and that is not going to happen in time to save Terri.