The system definitely favors mothers over fathers, which can be pretty crappy and unfair... and then people start manipulating the hell out of system to make their ex-partner suffer. Fathers can get screwed over quite a bit, so they should have some sort of say in what happens. Either that or we should just be really careful where we plant our seeds...
Gun control is not Crime control.
[quote="Stone"]The system definitely favors mothers over fathers, which can be pretty crappy and unfair... and then people start manipulating the hell out of system to make their ex-partner suffer. Fathers can get screwed over quite a bit, so they should have some sort of say in what happens. Either that or we should just be really careful where we plant our seeds...[/quote]
I don't carry a gun to scare people.
[quote="metalmaster"][quote="WarMarmot"]Let's not forget our brains are not fully developed until age 25. Therefore half of our opinions shouldn't count, haha. Just thought I'd be a jerk because it's fun. 8)
I haven't read everyone's post and replies nor have I followed the story thoroughly, so forgive me if I misunderstood or repeat a reply. I'm assuming that the kid made a conscious decision based on his upbringing (with his religion) that he does not want said treatment (chemotherapy). Religion or not, this kids life is his life and NOT any government's to make the educated decision as to whether he wants to take a gamble that this treatment may or may not work. Chemo may be successful, but it is a nasty treatment. It makes you sicker before it cures you. Even in my position as a not so religious father, I would let my thirteen year old daughter make that decision as to what she wants to do as per her treatment. I want my government to represent me, not rule me. So based on what our rights are as per our constitution, the government needs to butt their big brother nose out of that family's business. It's one thing if the family brought harm onto that boy, like actually gave him the cancer (not possible). Come on now. They are simply trying to come to terms as it is based on the predicament and their belief in their almighty. It's their right. IMO I think that doctor is a little over zealous about playing God.
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