Court forcing 16 yr old with cancer into chemo

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I do suppose you and Moon are right, Mousepod. There is just something that doesn't sit right with me about it.

It is not an easy case and my initial reaction was in line with yours. Where do you draw the line? Should we be forcing all Amish women give birth in modern neonatal units? Should the state take custody of obese kids? Should smokers be banned from having children at all?

What role should the state play in keeping kids safe from their own parents? Parents that are loving, concerned and looking out for the well being of their child's health and soul no matter how misguided they may be.