ThiChi, I certainly agree that alot of the "Dead Lambs" (sacrificed to WTS doctrine)were old enough to have made such a crucial decision, though it is often times, again, the child that loses out when their parent or grandparent is sacrificed to WT doctrine. I recently read an article in which the witness that died left behind three children, all under the age of twelve. The father is suing the doctor, in the names of the children, because of complications that, allegedly, could've been avoided during surgery. The point is, a transfusion DURING complications would've most likely saved her. Doctors, during emergency situations, are attempting to save lives with their hands tied. Then they're sued. That's probably why there are no JW surgeons, even JW insurance companies wouldn't insure them.
As far as I'm concerned, if you have children, you have the responsibility to do whatever you need to do in order to stay alive for them. The WTS and parents are shrugging responsibility off onto the doctors.
Unfortunately, many people are easily indoctrinated and go on to indoctrinate their children. This will NEVER change, so there MUST be laws that prevent anyone under the age of 18 from refusing life-sustaining medical treatment for ANY reason. If you're not old enough to die for a country, you're not old enough to die for a religion. The WTS KNOWS this, but avoiding lawsuits, once again, is more important to them than lives....
eddie, I posted all of the articles under "21 YEAR OLD DIES...." in the "Blood" forum....