[LauraJean]

I guess a colostomy which removes waste is an artificial means of prolonging life. How about insulin. I had seizures when I was kid. Was the dilantin and phenobarbital, that kept me from going in continuous seizures an artificial means of keeping me alive? Define your parameters please.

[lugsoul]

If you'd die without it, yes.

And it is not the place of the state to force you to have it.