If that's the case, then why did MS petition the court for an order declaring Terri could only receive communion twice (and stipulate WHO could give it to her), for permission to retain custody of Terri's body after her court ordered death and permission to have her cremated? If MS had ultimate authority these judgements would have been unnecessary and Greer should know that. There are 100's of guardians throughout the country that petition the court for permission to do this or that. The judge, supposedly using the Constitution and the law as a guide, grants or denies permission. Thus, it would appear that MS doesn't have absolute authority over decisions regarding Terri. Were he to petition the court for permission to euthanize her, Greer would have denied him because it's against the law. I assume, in addition to upholding FL law, judges there are also required to uphold the US Constitution as well...that is after all where citizens of every state (including dubiously diagnosed PVS citizens) are guaranteed individual rights. Arbitrarily deciding the number of times Terri can receive the sacraments and rituals of her church and who can administer those sacraments does tend to get in the way of that pesky "free exercise" clause.
Cindie
Butt-covering, basically - if he's got an order in hand, then any challenge from her family is DOA.