clownboy
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Yes an infant isn't capable but a 17 year old might be... I was curious where you draw the line?
So you're okay with a child killing themselves because there isn't a law saying its illegal?
In this case we don't have to draw any line, her MOTHER, her sole legal guardian is with her on this. That is enough for the state to back the **** off. And what the hell is wrong with these doctors? Since when is it cool for a doctor to compel treatment the patient doesn't want? Every one of them should lose their licenses.
To answer your question though, the lines are already drawn. 18 is the age where the line sits. However, depending upon the state, legal emancipation can happen before that. In California you can file for emancipation at 14. You must prove adult competence.