Update on My 87-Year Old Father With Covid-19

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[–]coffee_addict[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Thank you! I posted this because I feel like we need to broaden the conversation about rights vs risk, particularly for the elderly. My dad has no rights anymore simply because he is old. I now think he should have the right to live -- or not live -- the way he wants to. I feel terrible that wasn't my mindset a year ago when he was first forced to Assisted Living. Edit: I guess what I am trying to express is that we need to demand a re-evaluation of the definition of what "for your own protection" means, and who gets to make that determination.

[–]FormosaOolong 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I guess what I am trying to express is that we need to demand a re-evaluation of the definition of what "for your own protection" means, and who gets to make that determination.

I could not agree more emphatically with this! "for your own good" has been the mantra of every abuser ever.

[–]coffee_addict[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

You are 100% right on the money with that comment.