I Finally Got Someone At Jeb's Office To Take Me Seriously-Re: New Legal Allegations/Schiavo Case

I called Jeb Bush's office this afternoon and finally got someone there to take me seriously.

I told him what the allegations were in detail. I told him that this info was spreading like wildfire all over the internet. Then, I told him that it could be embarrassing for Jeb Bush if Terri died and nothing had been done to save her in light of this emerging evidence that is rapidly becoming common knowledge, and the man agreed.

The young man who answered the phone took this seriously enough to ask me where I was calling from and he asked for the name of the website. I gave him the URL to the original website (www.theempirejournal.com) where I found the allegations and told him that I'd seen it posted on many other sites as well including Free Republic (which is where I found out about it). He said he would be forwarding this info and the URL to their legal department.

Unlike the tired sighs and somewhat patronizing consolations I'd heard other times I'd called asking them to save Terri, this time the person I spoke to seemed urgent and concerned about these allegations that are now going around the net.

It's probably too late to call Jeb's office now, but if there are others with clout or in the media that this info can be forwarded to, maybe it will help Terri (or at the very least bring her killers to justice).

I urge everyone to please read: http://www.theempirejournal.com/0313055_schiavogate_the_big_cove.htm

The last section, under the heading: "Clerk Required To Do Annual Review" is especially damning (and bone chilling!).

Particularly critical of the way that the Sixth Circuit Court judges handle guardianships is Robert W. Melton, chief deputy director internal audit division, certified public accountant, certified fraud examiner with the Pinellas County Circuit Court. During public hearings conducted by the Florida Guardian Task Force appointed by Florida legislators to address guardianship reform, Melton testified that in his office was being “stonewalled” in their attempts to audit guardianship...

Melton told the task force that “In Pinellas County, attempts are being made to limit the clerk’s authority”, a county where George Greer is the Administrative Judge of the Probate Division...

Melton told the task force that the assets of wards are being transferred into pooled trusts that he says operate imprudently outside the supervision of the courts. He adds that the real estate of wards is being sold at below-market prices to land trusts whose owners don’t have to be disclosed...

“When we have both guardians and judges trying to keep auditors out, we have a system ripe for corruption and fraud”, Melton said...

Former chief Judge F. Dennis Alvarez of the 13th Circuit, Hillsborough County, says that Pinellas County has historically resisted guardianship reform. Perhaps that’s because there’s big money to be made among lawyers and other players in guardianships---particularly in the disposition of assets of wards including real and personal property including real estate, jewelry and antiques in addition to the guardian fees.

Melton says that Pinellas judges, which include George Greer, not only keep court records hidden from public view but are anxious to extend the cloak of secrecy to the audits. In February, 2004, Melton recommended to Chief Judge David Demers that he take a closer look at guardianships in the Sixth Circuit...

While conducting audits of guardianship reports, the Pinellas clerk’s office discovered serious irregularities...

...Greer has refused to appoint a new guardian ad litem [for Terri Schiavo], acting in the role himself---prohibited by Canon 3 of the state Code of Judicial Conduct. No judge may serve as a guardian unless the ward is a member of his own family...

When complaints are made to law enforcement agencies such as in the Schiavo case, officials such as McCabe---with a prohibited conflict of interest with Greer, and former Sheriff Everett Rice who also had a prohibited conflict of interest with Greer as well as being a member of the board of directors of the Hospice Foundation of Florida Suncoast, a subsidiary of the corporation operating the hospice where Terri Schiavo is a resident, claim it’s a civil matter being handled by the courts...

Politically connected attorneys who stand to profit handsomely from guardianship fees are involved with alleged guardianship abuse. In Greer’s 2004 reelection campaign, a massive $144,000 was raised in campaign contributions, said to be the largest amount ever raised in a judicial campaign. More than half of those contributors were attorneys----attorneys whose practices in real estate, probate, wills and elder law stand to profit greatly from guardianships to which they are court appointed by probate judges such as George W. Greer.

Jeb Bush knows about these allegations already. He received letters from interested civil rights groups last year. Jeb doesn't really care. He did 'what he could.' Or believes that he did already. JB is following private political advice. Really, really bad advice. Now he's washing his hands of the entire matter. Kind of appropriate for Good Friday isn't it?

That's terrible to hear. I can't imagine why he would allow this to happen! If he's known about these allegations for over a year and hasn't done anything, then why did he tell us a couple days ago to remain calm because he was doing everything in his power to save Terri?

According to Florida law it is illegal to withhold food and water from a patient who is able to swallow. Greer broke Florida law when he ruled that Terri could not have ice chips, jello, or anything by mouth. That should be reason enough right there for Jeb Bush to act. Why isn't he?

I still intend to shine the light on these allegations against Greer and his cronies whether this will save Terri or not. Maybe, it will save others who may suffer her fate in the future if this info is not spread far and wide.

I have already contacted Hannity, Drudge, terrisfight, and helpterri. I need to know who else to contact. (I'm strictly an internet person; I don't watch TV or listen to talk radio so my knowledge of who to get in touch with is somewhat limited.) Any ideas on who else I can contact? I will see if I can get in touch with Ann Coulter and David Horowitz. Maybe, G. Gordon Liddy would help. If I have to, I will even hold my nose and email Ralph Nader.

I'm not dropping this. More lives are at stake than solely Terri's, IMHO.

Schmelvin,
I suppose it couldn't hurt to email this stuff to Tom Delay and Bill Frist. Even if they can't do anything in time or directly, maybe they can point some people in the right direction. After that, I'd suggest the members of the Florida Legislature that voted in Terri's favor. It might take a little research to find out who they are, but it would be worth it.

Thanks. I tried to contact DeLay and Frist and Ron Paul, but they prefer to hear from their own constituency, not people from other states. DeLay even asks for a 9-digit Texas zip code.

I did email the FBI office in Tampa and the DCF in Florida, though. I've also contacted Sean Hannity, Matt Drudge, G. Gordon Liddy, Ann Coulter, David Horowitz, Thomas Sowell, terrisfight, helpterri, and even Ralph Nader.

I suppose I could always start posting the info on other message boards. I'm a night owl, so I'll be up for a few more hours.

Hi Schmelvin,
Try to send Tom Delay a message at this url: http://www.majorityleader.gov/. As can be seen from the address, it's the office of the Majority Leader. Sorry I'm on and off the computer tonight. Stopped to watch Passion of the Christ - talk about eerie parallels.
I think I took a similar tact in contacting Bill Frist. I think you got most of the ones I'd aim for but I'll try Glen Beck and Jim Quinn (our local guy). Thanks so much for your diligence.

God bless you for trying to get the truth out to the light of day where it can do some good!

This case has reeked of "good ol' boys" to me since I started paying attention to it. Now, mind you, I grew up in a small town in Texas and therefore am aware that there *is* a good side to good ol' boyism ... but there is also a dark, ugly side, and that needs to go away. (Preferably before Terri does, poor soul!!!)

I was merely using sarcasm to make a joke at all the people that rant about vanities. And since the poster was concerned, I thought I'd use sarcasm at the appropriate moment.

Oh. I'm glad you weren't upset at the thread's posted information, the information seemed important.

I was wrapped up in emotion for Terri and her plight, and had a hard time understanding your sarcasm (or the need for your sarcasm) on the thread. I guess we all have different sensibilities.

After I read your remark, I checked your history of posts on the Schiavo topic and I found that have a good and decent perspective on her, so the intention of your post # 4 became a little more clear.

Btw, are you still a big Rush fan?

While conducting audits of guardianship reports, the Pinellas clerk’s office discovered serious irregularities...

More information, please, including the remainder of the Code.

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???

If they are from the Sheriff's dept. they are officers of the Court and don't answer to any executive. I found that out only recently. They are totally in Greer's pocket and personally loyal to him and his cronies.

Not familiar with the rest...are there city police as well, and who do they answer to?

A FReeper protestor was there and engaged some officers in discussion. The men expressed pride that they had held at bay the Governor and the President. Even if Jeb gained technical control, which I do not see how, he would not truly have control over them. I agree with you that were it not for those enemy police with their armaments, plainclothes spies among protestors and snipers on rooftops, Jeb Bush would have acted.

The sad fact is, Greer held all the high cards and played them all out. He set up an armed camp around the hospice many days ago, while Jeb waited for the FL Senate or some Court to help Terri, which never happened.

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