Quote Originally Posted by Don Corleone View Post
Strike,

I think you misunderstood my question. It presupposes a belief in limited government, that the state should only act in ways in which they are demonstrably pursuing a clear common good. But fascinating story all the same...
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heh, I think we're far past that point in all facets of government. But The state is acting in the common good in the sense that it is saying people will be allowed to die humanley, They are acting in the best interests of the child, the parents are not

Does that make sense

Heh, sorry about the story, preme births fascinate me because of this and I tend to ramble...like right now