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alphafemale

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15. True. The child is dying the lungs should have gone to someone they may have helped.

Reply to RudynJack (Reply #10)

Thu Jun 6, 2013, 06:13 PM

Jun 2013

Medical decisions should not be based on how well someone conducts a media campaign.

It is a tragedy now compounded by a set of lungs being wasted. And another family standing around a grave when they might have been standing in a backyard at a birthday party.

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For the Best gussmith Jun 2013 #1

Not really Xithras Jun 2013 #2

I agree especially with your last paragraph. LiberalFighter Jun 2013 #4

Thanks for posting this. Boudica the Lyoness Jun 2013 #5

This has been covered extensively in the local news in my area. Boxturtle Jun 2013 #6

I understand these parents though telclaven Jun 2013 #7

nor will she live long RudynJack Jun 2013 #10

True. The child is dying the lungs should have gone to someone they may have helped. alphafemale Jun 2013 #15

But it is narcissism Xithras Jun 2013 #11

I keep thinking of Mickey Mantle. graham4anything Jun 2013 #3

People with Cystic Fibrosis need two new lungs (bilateral transplant), I read. One won't do it. Demit Jun 2013 #8

Is Pennsylvania a death penalty state??? geologic Jun 2013 #9

What garbage. pitbullgirl1965 Jun 2013 #12

I hate to be a wet blanket here... AnneD Jun 2013 #13

I would like to be happy for this family Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2013 #14

I'm sorry for the family but that policy exists for a reason. alarimer Jun 2013 #16