Why does this not raise ethical concerns?

[krint01]

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/05/us/05hm.html?_r=1&hpRead more... )

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[kihou]

I think in situations like that, a family member or other guardian generally has the legal right to consent on the person's behalf. Whether or not they should have that right, of course, is an entirely separate matter.

[peaceofpie]

Yup, what that person said.