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The widely reported withdrawal of a feeding tube from the disabled and comatose [[Terri Schiavo]], with a court order prohibiting anyone from bringing her water, is an example of ''involuntary euthanasia''.  The [[Texas]] Futile Care Law, which allows a medical provider to override a family's wishes and withhold lifesaving care, is another example of the legalization, in precisely circumscribed circumstances, of involuntary euthanasia.<ref>[http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/HS/content/htm/hs.002.00.000166.00.htm Texas Statute ''Advance Directives Act'']</ref>

The widely reported withdrawal of a feeding tube from the disabled and comatose [[Terri Schiavo]], with a court order prohibiting anyone from bringing her water, is an example of ''involuntary euthanasia''.  The [[Texas]] Futile Care Law, which allows a medical provider to override a family's wishes and withhold lifesaving care, is another example of the legalization, in precisely circumscribed circumstances, of involuntary euthanasia.<ref>[http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/HS/content/htm/hs.002.00.000166.00.htm Texas Statute ''Advance Directives Act'']</ref>

Of recent concern are erroneous<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/15/opinion/15blumenauer.html Earl Blumenauer, "My Near Death Panel Experience,"] ''New York Times'' Nov. 14, 2009</ref> reports (July 2009) that Section 1233 E & F (pp.&nbsp;426–433), of the proposed House Government Health Plan establishes mandatory end-of-life counseling for senior citizens over age 65, every five years, or sooner if beneficiary becomes ill. This would provide [[Medicare]] patients with counseling on "the use of artificially administered nutrition and hydration" and other end of life treatments.<ref>[http://www.jeffhead.com/DemHealthCare.htm#provisions HOUSE DEMOCRAT (OBAMA) HEALTH CARE PLAN]</ref><ref>[http://www.lifenews.com/bio2896.html LifeNews.com, ''Lawmakers Confirm House Health Care Bill Promotes Euthanasia Among Elderly''], July 24, 2009</ref>   

Of recent concern are erroneous<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/15/opinion/15blumenauer.html Earl Blumenauer, "My Near Death Panel Experience,"] ''New York Times'' Nov. 14, 2009</ref> reports (July 2009) that Section 1233 E & F (pp.&nbsp;426–433), of the proposed House Government Health Plan establishes mandatory end-of-life counseling for senior citizens over age 65, every five years, or sooner if beneficiary becomes ill. This would provide [[Medicare]] patients with counseling on "the use of artificially administered nutrition and hydration" and other end-of-life treatments.<ref>[http://www.jeffhead.com/DemHealthCare.htm#provisions HOUSE DEMOCRAT (OBAMA) HEALTH CARE PLAN]</ref><ref>[http://www.lifenews.com/bio2896.html LifeNews.com, ''Lawmakers Confirm House Health Care Bill Promotes Euthanasia Among Elderly''], July 24, 2009</ref>   

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