Posted by Larry Hoover on June 10, 2003, at 21:00:18
In reply to Re: text of the Supreme Court decision » mattdds, posted by Larry Hoover on June 10, 2003, at 19:32:26
> I hope it's not too lengthy, but I find the complete Supreme Court ruling to be a fascinating read. Both the majority (denying forced medication) and minority (pro-medication) arguments are given in their entirety at:
> http://www.lexum.umontreal.ca/csc-scc/en/rec/html/2003scc032.wpd.html
>
> LarOK, after reading the whole thing, I have to agree with the majority decision. The minority opinion seemed compelling at first, but upon reading the arguments for Starson's competency, the arguments in favour of a finding of incompetency no longer held. They were too legalistic, and founded on assumptions which had no valid place in the determination. In contrast, the majority decision took pains to consider in depth Starson's own words, which clearly indicate that he was capable of deciding his own fate.
As I said, a fascinating read. It should be required reading for all psychiatrists.
Lar
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