I hate to say it....but I am seeing a very disturbing correlation here. And yet, an odd and opposite response from the so-called conservatives here.
From the posts I’ve read so far....the concensus here among most of the posters seems to be that it’s nobody’s business but the Travoltas’ if they withheld medicine from their son, whether due to their religion or otherwise.
And yet, I seem to recall most everyone here at FR being outraged and upset over the withholding of just food and water, at the behest of Terri Shiavo’s husband. Most of the FR posters, myself included, were up in arms about that deliberate causing of her death. Now granted, Terri was an adult, not a child. But it seems to me the same rule would apply. Withholding the care necessary to keep an innocent life alive is wrong, no matter how you spin, slice or cut it. The only people I saw saying it was OK to just let Terri die back then were rabid lefties and DemocRats. Interesting how just the opposite “seems” to be the case here and now on this issue.
For the record...my heart goes out to the Travoltas for their loss and yes, I’ve always enjoyed John’s movies... BUT there is a principle to be acknowledged and dealt with here. And no, in my opinion and from my observation and experience, you do NOT have the right to withhold medical treatment from your children if it would save their life. That’s called child abuse and yes, people HAVE gone to prison for just such neglect. I have no doubt that since this is concerning a well-known and well-liked celebrity, if it is found that the Travoltas were negligent, no action will be taken against them. Still and all, the issue begs looking into more closely and I do see and understand the concern here by a few.
(just my two cents)
What I am seeing here is quite disturbing to me as well. This is the sweetest picture of father and son:
I have no doubt that John loved his son. His brainwashing by a dangerous cult lead to dangerous consequences for his son. What I find shocking is that the people here are so willing to believe the Scientology propaganda machine...when they doubt everything from the Clintons. Lisa Marie's piece of work is a good example. Her father did not like Scientology. I think he would be very dismayed at her. But this we know..the contract that she had to sign and abide by is completely different than what she is espousing to the public. I can't believe the posters who don't seem to bother to understand the founding principles of Scientology and the hatred for psychiatrists and drugs..and most of all..their believe that Dianetics is the ONLY thing that cures the reactive mind (the cause of most ailments) Thank god there are some journalists and NEUROLOGISTS who are questioning what went on in this case.
I think you are right.. even if the Travolta’s withheld medicine that could have saved Jett.. there will be no prosecution..
as from what i understand seizure disorder is sometimes untreatable....
although.. I would bet anything that the only drug they ever tried was depakote.. because if they had tried other medicines.. the lawyers would be out there telling the world about it..