The World and Everything In It Lawless Encore: Season 2, Episode 5.5 - Per Curiam Affirmed
May 17, 2025
Raquel “Rocky” Rodriguez, a former advisor to Governor Jeb Bush during the Terri Schiavo case, offers a profound look into the controversial legal battles that embroiled Florida two decades ago. She shares insider perspectives on Bush’s strategies and the complexities of state intervention in private matters. Rocky discusses the emotional turmoil of navigating public opinion and reflects on the surprising bipartisan support that emerged. Her candid insights reveal the personal toll on her team, highlighting the human side of a tumultuous legal fight.
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Jeb Bush's Humble Personality
- Jeb Bush showed genuine humility and kindness, often letting others go first despite his position.
- He balanced seriousness about his role with humor, lighting up the room with jokes.
Bush's Duty Behind Case Entry
- Despite initial doubts, Bush felt constitutionally obliged to act after legislature passed Terry's law.
- The governor's pro-life stance and the law's passage framed his involvement as a duty to protect life.
Personal Loss Shapes Legal Views
- Rocky's personal experience with her mother's Alzheimer's shaped her nuanced view of end-of-life decisions.
- She strongly felt Terry's case was different, shocked by how little proof was required to remove her feeding.