We, and Bush, were right.
Posted on 04/27/2018 11:08:15 AM PDT by TBP
This is one of those times I am more grateful than usual to have a platform like Red State. Everyone here has a ton of different viewpoints, but we are all united in one common cause.
We are Pro-Life.
The case of Alfie Evans has struck a cord over here in the former colonies of the United Kingdom for a number of reasons. So many of the excellent writers here at Red State have spoken more eloquently than I ever could. Here are some of the examples.
This Is the Real Reason Britain Won’t Release Alfie Evans to Italy
The American Left Is Silent On Alfie Evans Since They Believe His Type Should Have Died In The Womb
Petition To The Queen Of England To Help Alfie Evans Reaches Hundreds Of Thousands Of Signatures
Would seem like a slam dunk for any developed, civilized nation like Britain to want to protect children. Take care of them. Give them a fighting chance to live.
Really, what country prevents parents from taking children to another country to receive care to extend their life? Since when is that a criminal activity?
Some in the U.K are willing to defend this evil policy and take to task those on this side of the pond who have an issue with it. Writer Sean O Grady at the Independent even takes issue with former politicians and talk show hosts here for commenting.
The nerve.
In his piece Americans using the Alfie Evans case to criticise the NHS are deluded about the realities of the US’s healthcare system, he takes to task former Governor Mike Huckabee, talk show host Steve Deace and Americans in general being we just don’t get it.
From the article
The bottom line, to be frank, is that parents cannot treat their child like an item of personal property with untrammelled liberty, or else there would be no laws against child abuse or cruelty. The issue before the courts was the pain and welfare of Alfie, no more or less.
thus, no parent can retain or dispose of a mortally ill child as they would a used car, and it is stupid to think human life is just another parental chattel. It isn’t, and nor should it be.
Of course, wanting to take your child to Italy for the care of an illness is akin to child abuse or owning a used car. #Amazing.
Well, Sean, you missed one current elected official who has been one of the few to speak out on this and has always spoken eloquently in the defense of the innocent.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas)
Senator Cruz on Wednesday released a statement that in part said
“I urge the UK government to grant the Evans family’s request to treat their precious child in Italy. Americans strive to achieve the promise of ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness’ for all our citizens, no matter how young or old. I encourage all my fellow Americans to join me today in praying for Alfie and his family.”
This may seem like an easy thing to do but if you have noticed not many current elected officials are weighing in on this matter here. Plus there are many other things our politicians could be talking about that aren’t as icky or could get them in trouble.
That is why I appreciate Senator Cruz offering a statement and just all around giving a damn about a lil boy he has never met, who is fighting for his life in a country, we used to call home.
If it was easy or popular everyone would be doing it, but it’s not.
I want to add my voice with Senator Cruz and all those that are praying for Alfie and his parents and for the UK government to see fit to do the right thing.
Thank you, Senator Cruz, for joining us here at Red State on the Pro-Life side. We appreciate it.
Below is Senator Ted Cruz’s Complete Statement on Alfie Evans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cruz Press Office: 202-228-7561
Catherine Frazier: catherine_frazier@cruz.senate.gov
April 25, 2018
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Alfie Evans
Urges UK government to grant family’s request to pursue medical treatment in Italy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement urging the UK government to grant the request of the family of Alfie Evans to pursue medical treatment in Italy:
“Alfie Evans was born on May 9, 2016 in the United Kingdom. When he was only several months old, he was struck by a mysterious illness, and slipped into coma.
“Doctors initially thought that Alfie would not survive long, but he fought back time and time again, until a chest infection forced him to rely on a ventilator.
“Alfie’s parents, Kate James and Tom Evans, wish to seek experimental treatments for what is thought to be a mitochondrial condition. Italy has granted Alfie citizenship and offered to transport him to a Vatican hospital. But UK and European courts have denied their right to seek alternate treatments for their son and instead have forcibly kept him in a hospital. Now they have turned off the ventilator and are waiting for him to die. These events remind us of the tragic case of Charlie Gard last year.
“It is a sad irony that while the people of the UK are busy celebrating a royal birth, its government is brushing off a commoner’s right to life. It is a grim reminder that systems of socialized medicine like the NHS vest the state with power over human lives, transforming citizens into subjects.
“Alfie’s life support was turned off two days ago. National Health Service (NHS) doctors expected that he would pass away within minutes. Again, he fought back; at the time of this writing, he is continuing to breathe without assistance. But time is of the essence.
“I urge the UK government to grant the Evans family’s request to treat their precious child in Italy. Americans strive to achieve the promise of ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness’ for all our citizens, no matter how young or old. I encourage all my fellow Americans to join me today in praying for Alfie and his family.
Bump and Ping
Red State mass firings announced this morning. Certainly, not opposed to RS support for Cruz, for his stating his defense of life and human rights for poor Alfie.
Shame on the inhumane UK. Fencing in their ill and critically ill citizens, a toddler in this case, from seeking life and human rights. Outrageous.
Worthy of boycotting UK and anything made there, including my Twinnings Tea.
Grant it, this is a WINNING gimmee for Cruz, an easy “get” as an issue, and very low hanging fruit, that he should naturally pick, pluck, and go tell. That’s good.
Senator Cruz has been an articulate and teirless support of Life. I applaud him for it.
What is happening in the UK is a level of evil and barbarism that makes mockery of any claims of the UK being part of the “civilized” world.
How many FReepers have been blocked by RedState on twitter and thei website for being ProTrump secure borders commenters? I was for making one single comment on each platform slamming refugee resettlement and supporting Trump in 2016.
If it’s such a low hanging fruit why aren’t more politicians doing it?
Red State has been a propaganda organ for the Cheap Labor Express.
They fired a bunch of the NeverTrumpers today, so maybe they are trying to get on the MAGA train.
Bttt.
5.56mm
Cruz is quicker and smarter. Goofy, but he can find the obvious.
Just razzing you. :)
RS hit the end of the rope, didn’t they. Erickson now invites the FIRED NeverTrumpers to join him on his self-righteous blab blog.
Trump certainly stripped the gauze off the “conservative” pretenders that we were all rewarding for years.
Thank God for Trump.
Gives me the shivers to think what we would be living through if anyone else of those standard frigging issue would have won. God answered prayers. Period.
God forbid what happens post-Trump. The RINO’s are malignant.
“The bottom line, to be frank, is that parents cannot treat their child like an item of personal property with untrammelled liberty, or else there would be no laws against child abuse or cruelty. The issue before the courts was the pain and welfare of Alfie, no more or less.”
Sophistry. If the issue were “property”, the courts have just ruled that children are the property of the State. Is that better? Does it really have to be stated that parents are naturally bound to the child that they gave birth to? That both inherent rights and responsibilities arise from that relationship? That interference by the State in their pursuit of the child’s welfare is fundamentally unjust?
Well done Senator Cruz. I wish more would speak up.
I thought posting Red State or saying nice things about Cruz could get you zotted for life.
Seriously, I am just going to sit in the corner with a pancake on my head wondering if I am, or ever was, a “neocon.”
If Ted does the right thing, he deserves credit.
If the pancake on your head leads you to believe that former Canadians are naturally Americans, then you might be a neo-con.
Get that. The worst case wasn't that he'd die. The worst case was that he'd fly.
What’s really so funny is that the term “neocon” was invented by Kerry and Gore-loving leftist trolls and their Log Cabin lovers to divide conservatives. We once didn’t give a rat’s ass what they called us. Now we use their tools to cut ourselves apart. Trump is STILL the President and it’s OKAY to be critical of him on some issues, such as the budget - and STILL be a F’n loyal, patriotic Republican.
I’m pretty sure it was invented by Bill Kristol’s father.
Bill epitomizes a neocon.
there is no hell hot enough for the monsters responsible for this terrible tragedy
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