Local Republicans back Greer (Judge in Schiavo Case a Republican)

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Local Republicans back Greer

Accused of "murder" in the Schiavo case by U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay, the judge is defended at home.


By MICHAEL SANDLER, Times Staff Writer
Published March 22, 2005


CLEARWATER - Many local Republicans shuddered last weekend when U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay accused a Pinellas judge of "murder" and "terrorism."

Such labels, troubling in any context, are particularly grating when they involve two members of the same political party.

"I was absolutely so disgusted with what he said," said County Commissioner Bob Stewart.

Pinellas County Property Appraiser Jim Smith, a former state legislator and Republican state committeeman, called DeLay's remarks "a disgrace."

Local Republicans had their own words for Judge George Greer, who, as presiding judge in the Terri Schiavo case, ordered the removal of her feeding tube on March 18.

Conscientious. Honest. Compassionate. A good Christian. An outstanding lawyer.


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http://www.sptimes.com/2005/03/22/Northpinellas/Local_Republicans_bac.shtml



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