Girl being beaten almost to death!
This week, Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney announced the appointment of a commission to look into the case of Haleigh Poutre, an 11-year-old girl beaten into a coma while under the care of the Department of Social Services.
But, first things first: As the press waited for the governor, an aide officiously banned unsightly clutter from the podium to which Romney would stride. A tiny table was brought out to hold tape recorders and microphones below camera level. That ensured a clear shot of a governor and prospective presidential candidate calling for action about a horrific story that is gaining attention beyond Massachusetts.
The action Romney called for — creation of a commission — is minimal and comes four months too late. This battered child has been in critical condition since September. Follow the timeline and it appears that Haleigh’s tragic story caught Romney’s interest right after it caught the interest of “right to life” advocates.
After doctors concluded that Haleigh was “virtually brain dead,” state officials sought a legal order to withdraw life support. They were challenged by lawyers for Haleigh’s stepfather, who could face murder charges if she dies. Last week, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that life-support systems could be removed, saying the child should be able to “pass away with dignity.”
then the girl started to breath on her own.isn’t it sad when parents or guardians could beat their children.
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