@dgp. We're kind of hitting that area where we have decide whether or not it's ethical to save people from themselves. Personally, i believe that she's giving up the chance at a long and enjoyable life for a lie, but this is her life, not mine. I'm big on the idea that people should be able to do whatever they want, with the caveat that the action doesn't adversely effect the lives of others. I know this opens issues concerning right-to-die, mental health, and the feelings of the loved ones she's leaving behind, but that's life.
Very good point, Dune. I think this is why some people refuse to get involved while others, like me, are horrified that this happens at all. But in the end I think that you and I are of the same mind, basically. I would fully agree with you if these people were indeed free to choose.
To take advantage of the example Undercover gave, my father chose to smoke one cigarette after another. No kidding; he could smoke two or three packs a day. He's in good health for the time being, but very likely he will have lung problems at some point. That was, however, his choice. He said he would rather die at 68 of lung cancer than at 92 peeing in his pants, and, well, that was his choice. My father had all the information he needed about the damage tobacco does to your body, and he said that, well, that was all so bad that he'd rather not read anymore. This he said when he was like 50, so there is no question he knew what choices he was making. No one among us threatened to stop talking to him if he didn't stop smoking. I don't think this girl had the same information, or the same freedom to act.
Also, were those "Youths who Put Jehovah First" free to act? Were they aware of what they were giving up? Did they have all of the information? This is part of the blood policy. It doesn't affect just adults.
By the way, an idea just came to my mind. Do the members of the Hospital Liaison Committee adversely affect the lives of others? I think it is very clear they are doing just that. Why are they there, in the first place?