"John H" wrote in message
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On Sun, 3 Apr 2005 10:21:11 -0400, "P. Fritz"

wrote:


A seven year old is different than an adult.

True, but if the adult cannot think and make decisions, someone must do
it for
him/her.

Which is why I think a third party should be involved unless specifically
designated ahead of time.


Being a spuse does not automatically make one act in the best interest
of
an incapacitated person, especially when insurance money and lawsuit
money
is involved.

Again true, but the same thing could be said of a parent when money is
involved.

I don't think the parents should have the say either


I understand what the Fla. law is, I just don't agree that it is
'good'
law.

I would expect those rules are pretty much the same anywhere. They seem
reasonable, except when ulterior motives are involved. With all the
child abuse
problems in Florida, you'd think they'd take parents out of the picture
entirely.

I'm on the fence WRT if the right decision was made, there are a lot of
conflicting stories and I don't have the time or desire to really delve into
them......but there seems to be enough questionable motives from all sides.



--
John H

"All decisions are the result of binary thinking."