Do you believe that the Twitchell couple should have known that Massachusetts state law would punish them for the death of their son? Even if the Twitchells received conflicting legal advice,
can such reliance absolve them of their son's death when reliance on prayer alone was an insufficient cure?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Answers may vary: This question is designed to engage student discussion on the principle of legality and reliance on government interpretation of rules and regulations to the detriment of the public. The Twitchells relied on the Massachusetts Attorney General's interpretation of the neglect law, but the Twitchells should have known that prayer could not substitute for medical intervention if their son was near death.
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