Why do American talk about standing up to the tyranny but never actually do?

[Brian B]

I tend to agree with the idea that the state can intervene on the behalf of a patient if that patient's guardian is making decisions that are clearly not based in medical science, and are not in the best interest of the patient.

It is one thing to say you need to pray for your child while they undergo treatment, and quite another to say prayer is the only answer, and that you will refuse medical care.