I guess I'm the heartless one then, because I think the DNR is wholly appropriate. I'm against active euthanasia, but there comes a time when heroic measures to preserve life aren't warranted. We all die, and sometimes a natural death is kinder than artificial life. Unfortunately, we as a culture have lost sight of this.
Worse, I'm sure this really going to offend some, but I'm also of the opinion that children who cannot benefit from it do not belong in school. It's taxpayer sponsored babysitting for the parents of severely brain damaged children, and it's a huge waste of not only money the time of the staff.
hooray!!!! you are so far the only poster on this thread that makes any sense at all...... I applaud you ( I was watching this thread to see if anyone would make sense, you win )
The first appropriate, non-knee jerk response on this thread. Thanks for posting! I agree completely.
Granted, I am not a young child but if I have a DNR order, I fully expect it to be followed and respected. To me, it does not come down to morality or anything else along those lines. It comes down to freedom and the choice I can make.