Quote Originally Posted by pomtzu View Post
It appears to me that they already do, if they can force a parent to submit a child to chemo or other treatments, against their wishes. And I can hear the masses descending upon me now for making that statement.

Sorry, but some religious sects believe it is a sin to allow artificial intervention, and even blood transfusions. I personally do not believe that the parents are guilty of child neglect or endangerment if they choose to go this route. Many have in the past, and if a child died because of it, then they have been convicted of anything from neglect to murder, but most sentences were eventually were overturned, so that must send some kind of message.

Where's the separation of church and state???

I'm w/you on this one, Ellie. Are we a free country or not? Parents should be allowed to raise their children and manage their welfare as they see fit. It isn't as though they totally refused all health care for their son. My friend in England has the same cancer as Farrah Fawcett and she has chosen to go the alternative route after undergoing chemo and radiation which was too hard on her. Granted, she's an adult but if she had children, she should have the right to choose what form of health care and treatment they will receive while living in America. Increased taxes, control of our health care system, whatever. All life chippers, slowly chipping away at our freedom.