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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 reports (July 2009) that Section 1233 E & F (pp. 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. 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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