There is an awful lot of speculation on some of these comments. Some posters seem intent on interpreting things to suit their own preconceived opinions.
The Gards wrote a facebook post offering support and sympathy to Alfie's family and saying that they hoped much of the work they had already carried out regarding legislative change would help shape any proposed laws in this area. Fair enough in my view.
They have stated that they have worked with a broad spectrum of people including health professionals, paediatricians, medical ethicists, lawyers and politicians in order to try and shape legislation that will be positive for all involved, not just parents. Surely this could be a good thing. Surely, it isn't in any child's best interests to have their parents fraught and highly stressed by legal fights when they are so poorly or to be stuck in limbo whilst numerous court battles draw out. A gentler, kinder and more transparent approach in these cases would be beneficial to all, especially the children at the centre of such cases.
Charlie Gard's parents have not stated at any point that this proposed legislative change would remove children's rights and put their best interests at risk like some posters have suggested.
I have followed these threads from the beginning and although there have been some lovely, informative and thought provoking comments, there have also been far too many people relishing in bringing titbits of information to the thread and twisting it to criticise bereaved and traumatised parents. I think it is a positive thing for people to discuss this situation respectfully and share their experiences, but at times it has been like watching vultures picking over the tragedy of a very poorly baby and it's been quite repulsive reading if I'm honest.