Alfie Evans was born on May 9, 2016 in the United Kingdom. When he was only several months old, he was struck by a mysterious illness, and slipped into coma.
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These events remind us of the tragic case of Charlie Gard last year.
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It is a sad irony that while the people of the UK are busy celebrating a royal birth, its government is brushing off a commoner’s right to life.
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It is a grim reminder that systems of socialized medicine like the National Health Service (NHS) vest the state with power over human lives, transforming citizens into subjects.
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Alfie’s life support was turned off two days ago. NHS doctors expected that he would pass away within minutes. Again, he fought back; at the time of this writing, he is continuing to breathe without assistance. But time is of the essence.
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I urge the UK government to grant the Evans family’s request to treat their precious child in Italy. Americans strive to achieve the promise of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” for all our citizens, no matter how young or old.
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I encourage all my fellow Americans to join me today in praying for Alfie and his family.
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Lovely - kindly stay there....
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You know how they feel...?
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Unless you've taken the time to fully read the judges ruling on this tragic case i suggest you stop passing uneducated comment. If you had done you would know this has nothing to do with the UK government but is a court decision based on the best interests of the child
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Not true!
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