Constitutional law professor Joseph Little of the University of Florida said "Terri's Bill" had no precedent in state law.
"From what I've read of the bill, it's probably not legal according to the state's constitution," he said. "It's not legal because the bill purports to enter a stay of an order of the court, and under our constitution, neither the governor nor the legislature can do this."
The question is not about the content, but if a gouvenor should have the right to overturn a court decision.
The issue is to do with the separation of the legislative, executive and judicial powers.
The governor and the state House of Representatives are acting beyond their scope. And that should not be tolerated, for that way lies the road to dictatorship. |
