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To: steve harris who wrote (213277)	1/17/2007 10:20:27 AM
From: Rambi	Read Replies (2) of 281500

A one year old child without assistance has 0% chance of viability, does it not? Well, not really. Not by the physiological definition, which is the one used in this area. The definition of viability is that one is physically fitted to live under normal circumstances. Early fetuses aren't, and it is only with the advanced care we give that they can hope to mature enough to survive off the machines and extra care. They aren't technically viable without this care. A one year old is viable under normal circumstances. Obviously refusing to feed or clothe it would be not normal. I imagine this difference of opinion is at the heart of when we pull plugs also. The blessing of advanced medical ability is also the curse.

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