[MD] NHS? No thanks

[craigerb at comcast.net]

[Arlo] 
> According to law, anyone incarcerated is given food, shelter and health-care.

There might be a LEGAL obligation, but that doesn't mean there is a MORAL obligation (apart from the legal one) to do so.

[Arlo] 
> Passively letting someone starve is no different than actively pulling an executioners stick.

That you don't think there is a difference between killing & letting die, doesn't mean there isn't one.
Craig