The case of Alfie Evans and his parents’ failed bid to care for him as they desire, due to the United Kingdom’s hospital and court system usurping their rights, showcases not only the dangers of socialized medicine, but effectively highlights the dangers of a strain of liberalism taking place in the United States.

Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, as most people know by now, removed life support from young Evans, the 23-month-old toddler suffering from a degenerative neurological condition, nearly five days ago now. By a providential miracle, Evans has defied the previous diagnosis of the hospital’s staff and continues to hold on to what remains of his tiny life this side of heaven.