[srmorton]

That is a ridiculous, insulting statement! I do have some knowledge about the subject which I tried to carefully explain. I was merely offering my opinion to which I am entitled. As I said, I am usually very much on the side of the parental rights people. It is because of my medical background that I have the opinion that I do about this particular situation.

[VRWCtaz]

And I stand by my "ridiculous, insulting statement" because, as you have twice stated, you are "usually very much on the side of the parental rights people" - except where you know best based on your "medical background." As you "have some knowledge about the subject," the desires and decisions of those primarily affected by the treatment should be secondary. Please explain if I have misrepresented your stated opinion.

While I grant that my statement may have been insulting, I ask that you point out the specific "ridiculous" point.

And one more thing: some of us have an all too intimate knowledge of this subject from a point of view other than that of the medical profession. That experience (and a fundamental acknowledgment of personal liberty) is the basis of my opinion.

[MortMan]

You are entitled to your opinion, but you are not entitled to demean these parent's authority because "you know better". That is EXACTLY what you did. Or were your remarks made at the "height of irresponsibility"?