I saw that Sonoma County story, and I was just speechless with rage. I cannot understand how any of what happened is even remotely legal. And what angers me so much is the fact that even if they win the case against the county, even if they're awarded damages, hell, even if the law changes, nothing can replace those three lost months, nothing can replace the fact that the man was prevented from being with the love of his life when he died. That's not just criminal, that's inhuman.

No offence, but there are times when I am so glad I live in the UK, where for all our flaws, this is one area we seem to be doing okay in. We can do better, oh hell yes, but things could be so much worse.