[Wolfie]

It’s just odd to me that these types of cases are the only time FReepers want everybody to pay for someone else’s healthcare.

[grania]

I wouldn't have any trouble with the parents being told that the hospital and doctors have determined that in their opinion the child cannot be saved and they can no longer continue caring for her. Where I draw the line is whether the parents have the right to bring their child home to die or transport her to another facility.

This is about more than one child. As with the Terri Schiavo case, it's about the government and doctors and if they can force those decisions on the family. This is really about death panels, and the test case is one where a lot of medical professional want to expediate the girls passing.

On the practical side, if there was medical error that caused this to happen, should those responsible be forced to pay to meet the parents wishes? They're getting off the hook here.

[Silentgypsy]

I’ve heard of situations that involve the family’s cessation of benefits if the family member dies. My point is that there can be issues which aren’t apparent.

[sharkhawk]

It’s just odd to me that these types of cases are the only time FReepers want everybody to pay for someone else’s healthcare.

Agreed 100%

[Nifster]

agreed