Child Protective Services

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It seems to me that the government acting to protect the child from parents that have some mental issues.  That seems reasonable, as no other person or entity seems willing to intervene there.

So it's not the right of the parents to raise their children how they see fit? Even if treatment would violate their religious beliefs you would approve?

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It seems to me that the government acting to protect the child from parents that have some mental issues.  That seems reasonable, as no other person or entity seems willing to intervene there.

So it's not the right of the parents to raise their children how they see fit? Even if treatment would violate their religious beliefs you would approve?

I would.  Medical science must come before personal beliefs.  Parents denying medical treatment to their children on supposedly religious grounds has been ruled a crime.  What benevolent religion would deny a child the right to live?

So much for "pro choice" liberals. ha

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That's really a tough call.   I think most people beyond the most hardcore of libertarians would agree that the courts need to step in in at least some cases (such as physical abuse severe enough to warrant ER visits).   The question is where to step in.   I know some faiths (most notably Christian Science) don't believe in doctors at all, and though I am willing to let adults die because they refuse treatment, I am not so sure about minors.

What I do know is that I lack enough details on the case to make an absolute judgement of right or wrong.

So basically you would remove the rights of parents to raise their children in the best way they see fit? Correct?

"Democrats, the realy pro CHOICE party!"

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That's really a tough call.   I think most people beyond the most hardcore of libertarians would agree that the courts need to step in in at least some cases (such as physical abuse severe enough to warrant ER visits).   The question is where to step in.   I know some faiths (most notably Christian Science) don't believe in doctors at all, and though I am willing to let adults die because they refuse treatment, I am not so sure about minors.

What I do know is that I lack enough details on the case to make an absolute judgement of right or wrong.

So basically you would remove the rights of parents to raise their children in the best way they see fit? Correct?

"Democrats, the realy pro CHOICE party!"

Yes, I would think it clear that children who are severely beaten by their parents to the point of life threatening injuries need to be placed in protective custody.  You actually disagree with that?   Seriously?

Did I say that? Hell no. As I've said the whole thread I support the parents RIGHT to treat their children medically as they best see fit. But whatever, bleh.