While watching mindless T.V no one really thinks that there are any deeper meanings; however, when I was watching the regular Sunday Family Guy episode (Livin’ on a Prayer), it seemed to relate right back to having the right to live. In this episode the little boy named Scotty Jennings was refused medical treatment by his parents, because they believed that the power of God would help him defeat his cancer.
There were some good points brought up on both sides of this argument; the parents stated they feel medical care was not necessary and they wanted to heal Scotty the way God intended. These parents legally have every right to stop their child from health care; however if a child can be saved is it morally right to decline them of that. Lois (who kidnapped Scotty to try to give him the help he needed) brought up that maybe vaccines and treatments are God’s answers to the prayers for help and people should use them to there full potential. Although the child is at a young age in this show, if he was at a more competent state would he be influenced by if parents and choose himself not to be treated or would he take the opportunity to save his own life? Everyone has the right to their own life, no matter what religion they come from; however, maybe Lois was right, maybe discovering treatments and vaccines are God’s way of helping us live fuller, longer lives. 
Parents in most countries don't have the right to refuse health care on their child's behalf, but sadly often nobody knows a child is in danger until it's too late.
ReplyDeleteAnd cartoons always have the deepest thoughts :)