Mom endangers son, says guv'mit

[Tattila the Hun]

I would think a 13 year old could be old enough to make the decicion. Er, mature enough. Maybe they should test him psychologically? If he really believes chemo will taint his immortal soul, who are we to argue?

[MrFun]

There's been numerous cases about this in Canada also. Religious nutbags prohibiting medical treatment for their children. No blood transfusions, etc.

I think in most cases the government stepped in and forced the treatment.

Edit: Canadian precedent:

A set of Jehovah's Witness parents refused blood transfusions for their 1-year-old daughter after doctors decided the baby urgently needed them. The baby was made a ward of the state in order to administer blood transfusions. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that this was a legitimate limitation on religious freedom. [20]

I bet BK was disappointed that Canada's government put human life over excessive religious liberty.

[duke o' york]

I thought it was panda poker

Damn, just Ace high. So it's your turn on Lei Lei rah.

[Asher]

I bet BK was disappointed that Canada's government put human life over excessive religious liberty.

I'm sure he was, actually.

[rah]

Damn, just Ace high. So it's your turn on Lei Lei rah.