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Originally Posted by GGG
I do worry about these types of convictions because I'm on the it will probably get better side and think most people who visit hospitals and minor emergencies are just wasting the systems money. And therefore if this type of thing runs away you end up with creating a huge burden on the system. Though in this case what should be a very high standard was clearly met.
The key in this case was the parents own testimony that he was too stiff to sit in a car seat. At that point its pretty clear that something else is wrong.
I know there is a lot of hate directed at the naturopath but even they said get your kid to a hospital so it seems that although practicing quackery when the situation became urgent the naturopath gave the correct recommendation.
I don't think taking away the other kids or Jail is the answer, im not sure what is. The emotional damage you would do by taking away the other kids from their parents is greater than the risk of another one dying from a preventable illness.
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I would argue that most people have a sense of common sense, if their kid has a cold or sniffles or a small cut, they're not going to rush to the doctor, but they will look for signs that its not improving or they're getting worse.
This kid had meningitis for a couple of weeks, I'm pretty sure that those symptoms after a few days are far worse then croup or a cold. On top of that a medical professional friend told them exactly what the kid had and they ignored it. That to me is the neglect argument.
There will be some people and are some people that bring every minor thing to the emergency room, it happens we have to live with it. But common sense says that even with that ruling that won't happen.
When your kid is hallucinating, or stiffening up, or having trouble breathing, put down the hot pepper shake and run to the hospital.
I also find the statement that the husband made to be emotionally bankrupt.
On top of that at this point, giving them different sentences so one can stay with the kids is giving the wrong message. The old, you messed up as a parent but we're going to let you go.
Also the question has to be asked by the judge. If I let you two go, or one of you go, are you going to change your mindsets? Frankly the facebook page tells me "No"