IF JEB BUSH DOEN'T ACT QUICKLY TO SAVE TERRY SCHIAVO, HIS POLLITICAL CARREER IS FINISHED!!

The wierd mind of gonzo ^ | march 24, 2005 | gonzo

[gonzo]

If Terri dies when she could actually be kept alive, and Jeb Bush doesn't use the State Police or the Florida National Guard, or ANYTHING to prevent this travesty, he will be vilified by the democRATS if he ever seeks another office (like the Presidency).

It means nothing that some democRATS are actually trying to keep her alive. The only thing that the MSM will hammer on is that he stood by AS Governor and allowed that poor woman to DIE when he could have prevented it.

[gonzo]

I am at a loss to explain why Jeb hasn't clapped Greer and that Shiavo so-called husband in chains, turned Terri over as a ward of the State, and explained that as a citizen of Florida, she has a Right to Life.

He can deal with the legalities later, but he'd be a HERO, and damned near untouchable for any thing he wanted to run for later.

This whole mess sickens me, and it's happening less than 10 miles from me. I've been to some of the demonstrations, but I don't dare go back.

Time will come later...........FRegards

[expatguy]

Thought you might be interested in the perspective of this case from overseas where I live.

The entire world is watching this entire drama unfold right before their eyes and many are absolutely horrified and chilled beyond belief at what they see.

When a great nation such as ours starts to dehumanize individuals in the way that Terri is being dehumanized in an organized effort to rationalize the killing off of those members of our society who are sick, disabled, no longer productive, "have worthless lives or lives not worth living" or "wish to die".

It is a sad day a very dark day in history.

The World's Superpower and Champion of Human Rights around the globe is starving and dehydrating a disabled woman to death and underage children who bring her water are being handcuffed and arrested.

Does that sum it up? Did I miss anything?

If China decides to put a bullet in the brain of all their retarded school children tomorrow, what can we say or do?

Next time we want to whine because Libya or Egypt is on the United Nations human rights council we better learn to bite our lip.

There is your perspective from overseas.

An American Expat in Southeast Asia

Thought you might be interested in the perspective of this case from overseas where I live.

The entire world is watching this entire drama unfold right before their eyes and many are absolutely horrified and chilled beyond belief at what they see.

When a great nation such as ours starts to dehumanize individuals in the way that Terri is being dehumanized in an organized effort to rationalize the killing off of those members of our society who are sick, disabled, no longer productive, "have worthless lives or lives not worth living" or "wish to die".

It is a sad day a very dark day in history.

The World's Superpower and Champion of Human Rights around the globe is starving and dehydrating a disabled woman to death and underage children who bring her water are being handcuffed and arrested.

Does that sum it up? Did I miss anything?

If China decides to put a bullet in the brain of all their retarded school children tomorrow, what can we say or do?

Next time we want to whine because Libya or Egypt is on the United Nations human rights council we better learn to bite our lip.

There is your perspective from overseas.

An American Expat in Southeast Asia

[gonzo]

FYI..............FRegards

[Echo Talon]

he will be vilified by the people who killed her? odd but it just may be odd enough for them to try. :D

[Jim Robinson]

I'm with you, Gonzo. Praying that Jeb does the right thing.

[spyone]

Excellent points, expat.

[BurbankKarl]

I doubt it.

[gonzo]

You got it, expat. Said it better than me, too. Thanks............FRegards

[gr8eman]

I agree 100%. Strictly in a political sense, if Jeb doesn't do something he will be persona non grata in the future. He is the governor! It is better to go down swinging than to never step up to the plate.

[spodefly]

BUMP

[Centurion2000]

well said

[Humidston]

From your blog: "Our nation's Supreme Court has ruled that executing mentally retarded convicts violates the Eighth Amendment's constitutional protection against "cruel and unusual punishment". If this violates the constitutional rights of convicts then simple logic would dictate that it also violates the constitutional rights of those who are not convicted of any crime. Terri Schiavo has been convicted of no crime whatsoever."

It was so good I decided to copy it again! ;-)

[gonzo]

Thanks, guys. I don't dare go near the Hospice where they've imprisoned her. Sure to get in trouble.

Still praying for Terri, but gathering data.............FRegards

[Lancey Howard]

Agree 100%.
I think Jeb's finished anyways. He's coming off as toothless and indecisive.

[kingu]

I am at a loss to explain why Jeb hasn't clapped Greer and that Shiavo so-called husband in chains, turned Terri over as a ward of the State, and explained that as a citizen of Florida, she has a Right to Life.

Greer can't be arrested by a governor; the legislature has the power of impeachment and can bring the judge up on charges. Toss her husband in chains? For what? Following a judicial order? It'd take anyone ten seconds to get him out of jail.

But most of all, you're assuming that Jeb wants to have a political career beyond this. I don't think he does. And I certainly wouldn't judge him solely on this one case.

[Williams]

"He can deal with the legalities later"

Yeah, right. From a prison cell. That's why they're called "legal-ities". Jeb would be "untouchable" all right, after he "clapped" a judge who has been upheld just about to the US Supreme Court, "in chains."

[rwfromkansas]

If he does anything, he will be slapped down from the courts.

He is trying to work through DCF, and that has been already blocked by the courts!

He is doing everything he can.

[BonnieJ]

I don't agree with this, I think he has done about all that he can.

[gonzo]

Thanks, Humid! Well said............FRegards

[k2blader]

His political career is actually pretty minor compared to living with the guilt for the rest of his life.

Pray for him.