[art_rocks]

Because the STATE does step in for cases like this.

I'm sure the family has lots of health professional give them the spiel how their daughter could the best care at a local institution. The family does not need to worry about cost since the STATE will help pay.

Its not an entitlement but the STATE must ensure it provides for all its citizens. What do you think happens to people like their daughter when the family dies or can no longer take care of them?

[nmh]

The "best" treatment from the STATE?

Geesh, talk about COLD and heartless ... the best treatment she'll ever get is from people that hopefully love her at home with perhaps some help coming into the home.