Posted on 05/04/2005 9:13:39 AM PDT by Ramonan
Pinellas- Pasco Circuit Judge George Greer, who was thrust into the national spotlight and scrutinized by pro-life advocates during the Terri Schiavo case, was a consistent judge who followed the law, colleagues say. His professionalism and integrity was punctuated by the way he handled the Schiavo case, said Alan Scott Miller, a New Port Richey lawyer and member of the West Pasco Bar Association.
As part of Law Week, which kicks off today, the association will award Greer, 63, its Special Justice Award.
``He's getting this award for all of his contributions on the bench, not just the Schiavo case,'' Miller said. ``It's like a lifetime achievement award for an actor.''
Greer will receive the award during a banquet Thursday at the Heritage Springs Golf and Country Club, 11345 Robert Trent Jones Parkway.
Supporters and detractors watched as Greer made rulings backing Terri Schiavo's purported wishes and received threats on his life.
``I don't think anyone could ever say his decisions were unlawful,'' said Joan Nelson Hook, president of the West Pasco Bar Association. ``They were very thoughtful. His decisions were meticulous.
``We admired his ability to sustain the pressure not to follow the law. ... I think that shows his character.''
Steve Doran, association president-elect, ``His decisions in that unfortunate case withstood the test of every appellate court in the country, Those who are criticizing him are not seeing the big picture.''
When the association voted this month on this year's recipient of the Special Justice Award, the result was almost unanimous for Greer.
``He's a man of integrity. He's followed the flow. He's done an excellent job on the bench,'' said Miller. ``That's why he's getting this award.''
``It's not just about battles; law is a way of life.''
LISA A. DAVIS
ldavis@tampatrib.com
(727) 815-1083.
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Greer is morally corrupt and has the blood of Terry Schiavo on his hands forever.
MMJ
"Pasco Circuit Judge George Greer, who was thrust into the national spotlight and scrutinized by pro-life advocates during the Terri Schiavo case, was a consistent judge who followed the law, colleagues say. His professionalism and integrity was punctuated by the way he handled the Schiavo case, said Alan Scott Miller, a New Port Richey lawyer and member of the West Pasco Bar Association. "
A PERFECT illustration of the total moral banckruptcy of the American juridical system.
Where has the country gone??? How low are we going to sink??? I SHOULDN'T be surprised,but I AM!
Maybe the US justice system was very good at one time, but this just shows the complete immoral fools that have taken over. Time for some big changes to a failing system.
Bovine exhaust! This guy Greer would be getting squat if it weren't for the fact he condemned Terri to death.
Another example of how corrupt and dangerous the Florida judiciary is, that they would honor this guy.
I'm sure he will be receiving many more awards in the future too. Who else in FL can they point to who stood alone (well, not really alone since he had the backing of the legal profession of BOTH parties in FL and on up the federal chain) and faced down the governor, the president, and both bodies of the congress, to protect "Florida's Full Employment Act for Migrating Worthless Liberal Blue State Legal Professionals?"
I'll ping you to the other thread. Pls send your posters here over there. We have an update from the banquet. thanks, fv
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