Posted on 11/23/2009 12:24:50 PM PST by moonpie57
Edited on 11/23/2009 3:46:03 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
Yes. A society is judged by how it treats its weakest and most vulnerable members. Compassion comes at a price. I am willing to pay that price.
Some day I may be that most vulnerable member.
I couldn’t live with myself if I was a medical person and followed these immoral orders to not even change a baby’s diapers.
Who are these sick people who would do such things to a baby? I pray for him and his mother. May God help them both and give them strength.
Whilst I am as opposed to socialized medicine or taxpayer funded care as anyone, and seeing as there are or will be other means if the current climate abates, discussing such cold hearted and Draconian subjects while a life is in the balance, especially the life of a child, only plays to the worst stereotypes of how socialized medicine supporters view conservatives.
Sometimes it is not about the money even if it is about the costs.
Thank you. A voice of reason.
You and me both!
...but just think Jeff she will be home for Christmas.
I just called and gave the lady an earful, she was of no help, I think they’re stonewalling us.
Good News from the ADF site:
UPDATE: After ADF filed its lawsuit, doctors with the East Tennessee Childrens Hospital changed their opposition to ongoing care for Baby Gabriel, and the ethics panel formally agreed not to withdraw his care. The agreement between the hospital and Baby Gabriels mother has not yet been put in writing. ADF attorneys are withdrawing their motion for temporary restraining order but will not withdraw the complaint until a written agreement is finalized. Until then, the lawsuit is still active. ADF Legal Counsel Matt Bowman said, We are pleased at the ethics panels decision and look forward to full resolution in writing so that Baby Gabriels life will no longer be in danger.
Logically, then, you would support socialized healthcare. But somehow I doubt that you do.
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Why wouldn’t you just arrange for a transfer for your children to a hospital with better facilities?
And to think Doctors used to work like mad to save lives, not end them.
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww there’s that sweet pumpkin!!!
I don’t blame her for wanting to come home.
Our 18 year old ended up in the hospital today for tests, as she has been vomiting and in pain. Blood work not good but they are sending her home until she can see her Dr. tomorrow. Hubby is en route as I type!
Continuing to pray for Emma and hoping that the time will be cut for her hospital stay and she will be home running around again soon!!
To a point, yes. I am old enough to remember when doctors did pro-bono work, and hospitals sometimes gave free care to the destitute. These were mainly charity hospitals, mainly Catholic, some Methodist. It was a system that worked. Nobody went broke supporting it.
Prayers for your daughter, and for Emma as well!
You know even the dying need full care. This is beyond comprehension.
There can be no possible excuse to deny this child basic care and decency.
Actually, "Pumpkin" is her little sister's nickname. Emma is a "Princess".
Keep an eye on your daughter, especially if she runs a fever. Don't hesitate to take her back to the hospital. There is some nasty stuff out there and it hits FAST.
What a little bruiser!! :D God bless
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