Yes, but you'll notice that every time it got in front of a judge, it went; "So, is she your wife?" "Yes." "Done, do what he says, get the hell out of my court room." It was the various legislatures and executives that were throwing their weight around.
The reason for that is, it's assumed that your spouse will have a closer relationship and better know your wishes than a parent or other family member. I know my wife knows stuff about me, that my parents don't know.
My hypothetical situation with my non-existent sister is there to show that sometimes people may have a close bond with someone that they can't marry, and thus, that person is excluded from making decisions about healthcare.
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Date: 2008-11-07 06:00 pm (UTC)The reason for that is, it's assumed that your spouse will have a closer relationship and better know your wishes than a parent or other family member. I know my wife knows stuff about me, that my parents don't know.
My hypothetical situation with my non-existent sister is there to show that sometimes people may have a close bond with someone that they can't marry, and thus, that person is excluded from making decisions about healthcare.