[MontanaBeth]

"All the mother wanted was a second opinion, instead the police were called."

That's the mindset in America now, don't question those in positions of authority. Be a good little serf, bow and scrape to those that know what's best for us.

[momtothree]

I have witnessed first hand how fast emergency rooms want to do spinal taps on children. If there is a fever, it becomes an automatic option. My niece was taken to the E.R. by her grandfather who said she was acting lethargic. They put her to sleep to do a spinal tap. She was sick and in pain for days later. What was the cause? Teething. Second opinions are intelligent when an invasive procedure is recommended. To me, this is punishment for questioning a doctor’s opinion. Plain and simple.

[fr_freak]

That's the mindset in America now, don't question those in positions of authority. Be a good little serf, bow and scrape to those that know what's best for us.

Agreed. Completely. And it is not just limited to people on the Left.

[sionnsar]

"All the mother wanted was a second opinion, instead the police were called."
That's the mindset in America now, don't question those in positions of authority. Be a good little serf, bow and scrape to those that know what's best for us.

You have named it accurately.

There was a story in Reader's Digest in the late 90s where a mother went to social services (in Sweden, IIRC) just looking for a little assistance but wound up losing her children to the state.

Nanny-state uber alles in dem Welt, esp. you.