[MikefromOhio]

so what was Terri's crime that she is being granted reprieve for?

[MTOrlando]

It is hopeless. The governor does not have the guts required.

Plenty of justification exists for executive action. Failure to feed a disabled adult is criminal neglect under the Florida Statutes. If the criminal neglect results in death, it is manslaughter. The PVS statute does not rescind protections given to all disabled adults.

Removal of the feeding tube by court order is within the statutes. The court order against natural feeding is absolutely not.

So the governor has a decision to make. Obey the statutes enacted by the legislature, or obey the writ of mandamus issued by the court - he cannot do both simultaneously. It is obvious at this point which side he has taken.

[GarySpFc]

I hate this as much as anyone, and I am angry. That said, this blaming Jeb Bush is very, very wrong. When top legal scholars like Judge Bork, Jay Sekulow, David Boies, and Lanny Davis all agree he does not have that authority, then your saying he does is at best a half-truth, and more likely a lie.

[DBeers]

Based upon my understanding Governor Bush has the authority and can as executive act to remove Terri from the hospice.

Reference:

Thomas More Law Center: Schiavo Authority(PDF)

It has been reported that under the auithority of Governor Bush that FDLE and DCF were enroute to remove Terri BUT for reasons unknown decided to terminate the effort. WHY???

I have had my thinking cap on and would suggest that Governor Bush as executive is responsible for the common good of Florida and the protection of all citizens including Terri. As such, he is between a rock and a hard place... He does not wish an armed conflict between Pinellas Park police officers and FDLE -potential worst case scenario would be for several police and bystanders to possibly be killed and injured in an effort to rescue one innocent woman...

I would suggest that IF the Pinellas Park police officers were not there that Governor Bush would act. Additionally, IF Governor Bush had authority over the Pinellas Park police officers he would order them to stand down and he would act.

Therefore, in my opinion, the question is HOW can Governor Bush gain authority over the Pinellas Park police officers? Any ideas???

[floriduh voter]

READ MY TAG LINE. CALL THE FLORIDA HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. Their number's at www.myflorida.com.

Doesn't matter where you are from because what Judge Greer did to Terri is publicly repugnant and against the Florida and US Constitution. Thanks, FV