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Old 05-13-2004, 03:47 PM   #7
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Originally posted by ladysycamore
So I'm thinking if the parents decided to take the chance in dealing with these issues regarding their child's health, then they should perhaps forfeit getting any special treatment and/or help (in the way of funding) in order to assist the child. This way, the ball is in their court and no one can cry that the government made them do anything against their will and so forth.
That punishes the disabled child, not the parent.

To drag in another issue, how about people's religious convictions? Some people believe in the fundamental immorality of contraception. Should they have those views overridden by the state?

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