Not sure if anyone is following this story. Basically a couple from near Lethbridge is being charged with failing to provide the necessities of life to their 19-month son, as they treated a developing case of bacterial meningitis with natural remedies, and smoothies.
Obviously, disgusting. I find two things interesting.
1) These parents deserve a stiff penalty. Public opinion seems to mainly agree. However, this same sentiment would almost certainly not apply if the defendants were indigenous. Why is this the case?
2) An opportunity to have a national dialogue on pseudo-science, particularly of the medical kind. It really astounds me that in a society as advanced as Canada we still have people who believe that onion powder can stave off viral or bacterial infections. It also blows me away that we don't feel comfortable calling these people what they really are - insane, dangerous lunatics.
Perhaps a conviction will be a step forward on both points.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgar...ield-1.3553197