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Should minors be allowed to refuse tx

Should minors be allowed to refuse tx

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 5 months ago
Dennis Lindberg was a 14 year old boy who made the decision, against his parents wishes, to refuse a blood transfusion that would have prevented his death. Dennis lived with his aunt, a Jehovah\'s Witness. The Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society believes that blood transfusions must be refused on the basis that anyone who receives a blood transfusion has committed an unforgivable sin. The case (and death) of Dennis raises the question of whether a 14 year old is capable of (or should be responsible for) a level of maturity in making such a potentially devastating decision. It is our opinion that this is not the case, and we are trying to gather support from people who believe that children\'s lives are worth saving, obligatorily and without influence from religious organizations. Please show your support by signing this petition. The signatures gathered will go towards helping to influence local and state policies and legislation. Thank you.

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Reached 100 supporters

March 18, 2008

7 Comments

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Tom Dunn
18 years ago Featured

Poor kid didnt stand a chance. Glad someone is finally speaking up about this.

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Mike Jimenez
18 years ago Featured

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY INSANE. A child does not have the capacity to decide their own life or death over some religious rule. Save the kid first.

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David Aguilar
18 years ago Featured

This is total neglect plain and simple. Religion has no place in medical decisions for minors who dont even understand what they are doing.

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Karen Velez
18 years ago Featured

How is this even legal?? A minor cant even get a tattoo or drive but they can decide to lose their life? Makes no sense.

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Sarah Lane
18 years ago Featured

14 is way to young to make a choice like that. Kids can be easily manipulated especially by adults who think they know whats best for them.

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Jessica Schmidt
18 years ago Featured

My heart breaks reading this. No child should be forced to die because of someone elses beliefs. Parents need to put their kids health first no matter what.

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Khira Wall
9 years ago

Nobody should be influenced or "pressured" into a decision like this!

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