It's still their right to be put under that control. Bottom line. My take on it is that if someone is foolish enough to believe something silly it's their right to believe whether it cost them their life or not. the same thing can be said for War, or if I actually did fight to the death for the person to have that right. We're all brain washed in some way or another. It's been that way forever and more then likely it will still be that way. You eradicate the JWs you just have some other nutjob group to take in the weak minded and I'm fine with that.
Sorry if I am callous or whatever, but I just don't see the big deal. She was an adult and therefore could make an adult decision about her life on her own. That's what the law dictates. The only reason the majority (not all but majority) of people on this board care is because they are still bitter at the JW's for personal reasons. If I refused to have a kidney transplant even though it would save my life no one would be enraged or calling names, most would just say, "wow what an idiot" and never think of it again (even if it stemmed from some backwoods belief). That's just what I think, "wow what an idiot". She is choosing something to believe that's stupid. If nothing else it's survival of the fittest. I do not however feel it is OK to force a decision on a child or mentally ill person.
Just for the record I have had many discussions and arguments with my Mom about the blood doctrine and how I feel it can't be backed biblically. In the end however it is her choice and hers alone. Would I be upset if she died because of refusing to take blood? Damn right, but I would respect her wishes and choice.
