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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
second order question is, once that's been demonstrated, does she have a "right" to die? Answer, IIRC, yes. Although the state may be able to erect evidentiary barriers not met here (yet), such as "clear and convincing evidence of intent."
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I thought that suicide was a crime in some jurisdictions (but could be wrong). This is a tangential question, because refusing medical care for an existing problem and taking affirmative steps to kill oneself are distinguishable.
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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
To me that's conveniently pointing a vacant face in the direction of the mother to make it look as if there is a connection. You can do that with a stuffed moose head too, if you get the angles right.
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Well put.
