Under extreme conditions, such as in New Orleans after the hurricane. . . .

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Lifer
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do all laws of a normal civilized society apply?

can a federal court prosecute someone for acts commited during that period of time?

this line of questioning comes from the show Boston Legal, tonites episode, but it is an interesting question.

in this episode, it was about a doctor that euthanized patients (w/o consent) but because she believed that the patients would die in excruciating pain.

whether you agree with her or not, do you think the government which was incapable of providing the doctor with any decent alternatives, have a right to prosecute her as a criminal?

 

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I am all for consenting euthanasia. However, offing patients who have no capacity to consent is murder.