Friday, May 22, 2009
Couageous Boy With Cancer Defies Judicial Tyranny, to Avoid Chemo.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/us_world/2009/05/20/2009-05-20_arrest_warrant_issued_for_mother_daniel_hauser_13yearold_resisting_chemo_for_tre.html As you all might have heard, Daniel Hauser has escaped with his mother, in order to avoid his being forcibly administered chemo therapy, and radiation. The intrusive judiciary had violated young Mr. Hauser's right to personal autonomy, and his parents power of custodial authority. Daniel Hauser rightfuly has ownership of himself, under the guardianship of his parents. The descision as to how to best handle his cancerous condition should rest with them alone, not the state.
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Here is a more nuanced opinion piece , which differs from the viewpoint I had expressed in this blog post of mine , so many years ago . https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-case-of-chemotherapy-refusenik-daniel-hauser/ There are no clear , and easy answers in regards to cases such as this . I do still feel individuals should have the autonomy to make choices , for better or for worse , that affect their lives , and do not adversely impact the public at large . However , as the article points out the state does claim a vested interest in preventing the undue neglect of the welfare of minors , under the law . Like on a number of issues , my perspective will continue to evolve , as I continue to grow as a person . I now have come to realize that situations are not always as simple as they once seemed .
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