Charlie Gard

[mary62]

I know the decision has been made, but this is 'My take' on the situation.(as a former health professional)
There is a saying 'Where there is life, there is hope' However, IMHO quality of life should outweigh Quantity of life. I think that the Gards should have thought more about their childs situation, and not about how they feel. I personally would not have put my child through 'A three-ringed circus'. Where is the dignity in that?
Sorry if this has offended anyone, but this little boy is a human being and not 'an exhibit in a side show',

[mary62]

By the way I had to make the decision to let a member of my family die after they had been in my life for over 14 years. It was the hardest decision I have EVER had to make, but I had to do what was right for them.

[kevin3]

      The Judge said to the parents "Your time should be spent with your child, not your Lawyers."        Wise words.


      I think this will rumble on long after poor Charlie has left us.

[Highlander]

I think that the Gards should have thought more about their childs situation, and not about how they feel. I personally would not have put my child through 'A three-ringed circus'. Where is the dignity in that?
Sorry if this has offended anyone, but this little boy is a human being and not 'an exhibit in a side show',

Didn't offend me in the slightest mary62.

I think many people feel the same way but didn't say so because 1. out of respect for Charlie and 2. for fear of being labelled heartless.

 

[mary62]

I think that the Gards should have thought more about their childs situation, and not about how they feel. I personally would not have put my child through 'A three-ringed circus'. Where is the dignity in that?
Sorry if this has offended anyone, but this little boy is a human being and not 'an exhibit in a side show',

Didn't offend me in the slightest mary62.

I think many people feel the same way but didn't say so because 1. out of respect for Charlie and 2. for fear of being labelled heartless.

 

I do have respect for Charlie, but not for the parents who have allowed this dreadful debacle to take place.
I have been told that I am only capable of seeing in black and white, but not grey areas, but to be honest I just believe in saying it as it is.

[mercury]

I agree totally with you Mary.. I am beginning to lose all sympathy with the parents now.. The cut off for them to make a decision was lunchtime. It is now 4 hours past that.. I really think that they are trying to drag it out until his first birthday in just under two weeks...I cannot imagine being in this terrible situation but Barrie and I have discussed it at length and think that we would have let him go by now...

[Highlander]

I sincerely hope that the proceeds of any book which might appear in the future goes completely to medical research into the terrible disease that Charlie has been struck down by and not anywhere else.

 

[mary62]

I sincerely hope that the proceeds of any book which might appear in the future goes completely to medical research into the terrible disease that Charlie has been struck down by and not anywhere else.

 

Ahhh yes....The money. Just what is going to happen to all the cash raised (from decent, hard working people) for his treatment? Will GOSH get it? I may be cynical but I think not.
My feelings are that the Gards have used (for want of a different phrase) their little boy to get the general public's attention and publicity for themselves, and have actually been attention seeking for their own devices.
AGAIN apologies if this offends anyone but this is the way I see it.

[mary62]

I agree totally with you Mary.. I am beginning to lose all sympathy with the parents now.. The cut off for them to make a decision was lunchtime. It is now 4 hours past that.. I really think that they are trying to drag it out until his first birthday in just under two weeks...I cannot imagine being in this terrible situation but Barrie and I have discussed it at length and think that we would have let him go by now...

As would I have. Shameless people.

[Highlander]

WOW mary62 - you certainly don't hold back.

I would honestly hope that your feelings regarding Chris and Connie are incorrect but I am not 100% certain they are.

We will see in the days, months and years to come.