Removal of Girl's Uterus - Breaks State Law


	Removal of Girl's Uterus - Breaks State Law

Mikez

5-8-2007 8:48 PM

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health, disability, rights, law, violation

Mikez says:

This is bizarre. This was not a life threatening situation. Surely at age 6 there was enough time to make exhaustive investigations into all aspects of the child's rights.

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5-8-2007 9:47 PM

Laustere

I've heard of this girl before. I'm still trying to decide if it's right or wrong. :\

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