[–] Kleyno 2 points 1 point 3 points (+3|-2) ago
Can you really call it living if you cannot feel alive?
Honest question. Even if this treatment works and his life is extended, I wonder how much of a life that child can look forward to, or even if he has enough of a mind left to look forward to anything. Poor thing.
[–] Shekelstein6M 1 point 4 points 5 points (+5|-1) ago
Perhaps, but the way I see it the kid can at least be used as a guinea pig. They might not be able to save him, but they may learn valuable information about the disease and maybe even the very nature of DNA.
[–] ursaggybutt101 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
There have been a few other cases with children having the same disease and turning out okay (so far).
You might be thinking about the different types of this disease. I haven't read of a single case of an infant with the same condition as Charlie, turning out okay. They were all dead within a year, sadly.
But I am not medical expert. This is just what I have read up on regarding infantile onset encephalomyopathic mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome.
[–] sakuramboo 1 point 8 points 9 points (+9|-1) ago
At this point that kid is a political toy and nothing more. That's what's most sad about the situation.
[–] derram 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Mother of Terminally Ill British Baby Child Charlie Gard Says Trump, Pope Attention 'Saved' Son - NBC News
'LONDON — The mother of a terminally ill baby has said her son still has a chance of surviving thanks to the interventions of U.S. President Donald Trump and Pope Francis. '
'The official also said the president wants to be helpful without placing undue pressure on the family. '
'The child’s parents have fought to raise $1.8 million to bring him to the United States for experimental treatment they believe could help. '
'On Sunday, Republican Congressmen Brad Wenstrup and Trent Franks called for the child to be given U.S. residency so he can undergo treatment in America. '
'The case is due to be heard at the High Court in London later on Monday. '
[–] lord_nougat 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Damn, what an unlikely yet awesome superhero team Trump and the pope make. MAGA MAN and altar boy to the rescue!
[–] Tzitzimitl 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
uh.. who is this fucking faggot again?
[–] 9840766? ago
By the Pope!