polly, you understand powers of government just fine. The governor and the rest of the executive branch has the power to intervene. It just falls to them to decide to do it or not.
The DCF, if they believe Terri may not be PVS, can remove Terri immediately and without a court order. They are the designated arm of the executive branch that can remove adults from a dangerous situation.
Part of the problem of the judiciary is a long standing one. We have long and continually elected lawyers to our congresses. We have long elected lawyers into the executive branches. Is it any surprize that the judicial system has grown to feel that they are the ultimate in power with regards to the other two branches of government?
And that's exactly the point: the neurologist has determined that Terri is not PVS, but minimally conscious. She was condemned under PVS, but is not. I think all is in readiness to remove her ... pray God that this is so.
Ok......let me take a deep breath here again and gain my composure. IF , in fact , DCF has the power no MATTER what GREER SAYS, does Jeb have the authority to order out the National Guard to assist them??? and what about defying the orders of Greer?
Maybe the State Police have told Jeb they will refuse to obey orders from him. So he's reluctant to give orders. That's the only possible excuse I can find, for his lack of initiative.