Jett Travolta

[2up]

I would hate and come back to haunt anybody who kept me alive if I had crappy quality of life. If I took the time to tell you about all of the things they did to my niece over the years that caused her so much pain and often did little or no good, maybe you'd get where I'm coming from a little more. I guess the bottom line is, we really don't know all of the intimate details and I just can't judge one way or the other.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by 2up

I would hate and come back to haunt anybody who kept me alive if I had crappy quality of life. If I took the time to tell you about all of the things they did to my niece over the years that caused her so much pain and often did little or no good, maybe you'd get where I'm coming from a little more. I guess the bottom line is, we really don't know all of the intimate details and I just can't judge one way or the other.

if that last treatment... the very last one... had worked and she lived even till she was 20... would you still have the same view? would the pain then not be worth it?

I completely understand what your saying... but I think the fact that it didn't work makes it seem all so pointless...


just wondering... but was your niece aware? I mean did she know she had this problem and it was taking her life? like was her problem one that impared communication of her view and opinion on the matter?

[Trip]

Originally Posted by lauralynne

Because his beliefs don't align with the majority there's a legal case? His son was in no way neglected, if he refused treatment there's NO LAW against that.
If my child had cancer and I refused chemo and brought them home to die, it's my right to do that. Is it different than what most people would do? Yes. Is it wrong because of that? No.

It's a case of religious motivated medical neglect if he refused to get treatment for a condition based on religious beliefs. I consider that child abuse. If your child dies because you are an ignorant fuck, you should be in jail. I don't know if the Bahamas have laws in place for this, but some places do consider it illegal. It's the Bahamas though, they are real lax.

[Rider]

You can file this topic under the "I don't give a fuck" basket.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Trip

It's a case of religious motivated medical neglect if he refused to get treatment for a condition based on religious beliefs. I consider that child abuse. If your child dies because you are an ignorant fuck, you should be in jail. I don't know if the Bahamas have laws in place for this, but some places do consider it illegal. It's the Bahamas though, they are real lax.

I am curious why Scientology is "ignorant" but other religions are not...

[Trip]

Originally Posted by azoomm

I am curious why Scientology is "ignorant" but other religions are not...

I consider anyone who would deny medical treatment to a child because of a belief as ignorant. This includes atheists, christians, buddhists, muslims, anyone else you want to name.

I remember reading about a similar case in the states where the people were prosecuted for not getting medical treatment for their very sick daughter and they were fundamentalist christian, I consider that on the same level as this.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by azoomm

I am curious why Scientology is "ignorant" but other religions are not...

cuz the Inquisition was just a pre-superbowl party gone bad.

That's what happens when someone forgets to order the pizza.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

cuz the Inquisition was just a pre-superbowl party gone bad.

That's what happens when someone forgets to order the pizza.

I thought it was because they forgot the dip... but pizza makes more sense...

[Trip]

Originally Posted by ebbs15

I thought it was because they forgot the dip... but pizza makes more sense...

No the Jews forgot to bring the dip to Hitler's sweet sixteen, the inquisition was all about the pizza not ordered.

[Mr Lefty]

AHH ok... yeah... I always get my history mixed up...

and Pol Pot's wrath was because of someone taking the last juice box...