From: "Robert Comer" 

> Speaking as someone with no kids ... I think even here in Canada the
> state has supreme jurisdiction.  We have Jehovah's Witnesses who are
> taken to court when denying blood transfusions (they usually lose);
> the numerous social services agencies have similar opportunities (win
> some; lose some -- probably win more than they lose).

Works that way here in the US too.

> IOW, I'm not sure the argument is as clear cut as it first appears.
> The more layers that are examined, the greater the complexity that
> evolves.

Always.

- Bob Comer 


"John Beamish"  wrote in message

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