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Did anyone here call the DCF to file an abuse complaint?

This story is unbelievable, but true. Hundreds and hundreds of people concerned about Terri have been calling the Florida Dept. for Children and Families giving details of her situation and asking them to do something.

Well, once again, Governor Jeb Bush has let Terri down. He is actually telling people NOT to call the DCF so their lines will be available for other calls! How odd that when I called yesterday the DCF counselor spent over 15 minutes asking me detailed questions about Terri and showing concern. If they were over-swamped with calls then why did this person willingly spend so much time getting information on Terri?

Folks, if any of you are thinking Gov. Bush has Terri's best interests at heart - wake up! Bush's spokeswoman said he wanted people to stop calling DCF about Terri because if we call in DCF won't be able to hear other calls "WHEN TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE."

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/florida/sfl-0325abusehotline,0,3822194.story?coll=sfla-news-florida

Protesters in Schiavo case flood Florida abuse hot line

The Associated Press
Posted March 25 2005, 8:59 PM EST

TALLAHASSEE -- Hundreds of protesters trying to keep Terri Schiavo alive are calling the Florida Department of Children & Families hot line each day, and officials are concerned they could be jamming the line for people who are trying to report abuse unrelated to the case.

``The Department of Children & Families appreciates the concern expressed in a number of heartfelt calls to the abuse hot line on behalf of Terri Schiavo's well-being. Inadvertently these callers may be putting other neglected, abused and vulnerable citizens at risk,'' said DCF spokeswoman Zoraya Suarez on Friday.

The department typically receives 1,300 calls each day, handled by 140 operators over three shifts, on days that the Schiavo case is not in the news.

The department, citing reported abuse, has filed two petitions with a Pinellas County court seeking to take emergency, temporary custody of Schiavo, who has gone without food or water since a judge ordered the removal of her feeding tube March 18. Both have been denied and are being appealed.

Gov. Jeb Bush's office also asked protesters to stop calling the line.

``We understand the strong emotions on both sides, but we would implore people to please not call the abuse hot line because it could be preventing new emergencies from being reported when time is of the essence,'' said Bush spokeswoman Alia Faraj.




3,220 posted on 03/26/2005 10:02:29 AM PST by SeasideSparrow
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To: SeasideSparrow
``We understand the strong emotions on both sides, but we would implore people to please not call the abuse hot line because it could be preventing new emergencies from being reported when time is of the essence,'' said Bush spokeswoman Alia Faraj.

Ok, so even Ms. Faraj admits Terri is a "emergency" case, but for some reason they are still going to go against state law and not investigate. Bottom line for Jeb is if there are no calls then his polsters can ignore Terri, so he's off the hook.

3,223 posted on 03/26/2005 10:08:11 AM PST by mtbopfuyn
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To: SeasideSparrow

I have 3 words for Jeb Bush....

Grow a spine...

Emergency calls to the hotline? And? Evidently the agency investigating is paralyzed unless they get Greers blessing....and he's fresh out of those.


3,229 posted on 03/26/2005 10:12:31 AM PST by Jrabbit
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To: SeasideSparrow; All

People who have not yet done so, read the headline article at World Net Daily today(www.worldnetdaily.com---I can't do links, sorry!)

Headline: "Political Corruption Fueling Terri's Case?"

Something very fraudulent, sinister, criminal? is putting a stop to any pro-Terri/Schindler decisions.

What does Gov. Bush know that we don't?!


3,240 posted on 03/26/2005 10:19:13 AM PST by krunkygirl
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