DISCUSSION POST

•       What was Karen's condition at the time the court considered her father's position to become guardian and remove life support?
•        The court spent a good deal of time discussing Joseph Quinlan's religious beliefs and his moral character.  Why do you think they spent so much time considering these issues? What did the Catholic Bishops feel should be done?
•        What did the court say about free exercise of religion here?
•        Did the court feel that cruel and unusual punishment applied to this case?

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