The world has been captivated and horrified by the intentional abuse and neglect of little Alfie Evans. Everyone from Pope Francis to the President of Poland have lent their support to the toddler fighting for his life.

To say this story is shocking and tragic is an understatement. To say that this story is critical for everyone to understand would also be an understatement. This case perfectly defines the difference between pro-life and pro-choice, and between free market health care and socialized health care. These differences make Alfie’s story crucial for every person to understand.

What follows is 19 media headlines that begin to tell Alfie’s story. I urge you to read and become aware of how dangerous socialized health care is to parental rights, individual rights, and actual health care.

Alfie Evans Survives for 36 Hours After Hospital Yanks His Life Support. Father: “It’s Totally Unexpected”

Against his parents wishes, the hospital yanked Alfie’s life support. His parents were told he would die within 5 minutes, but 36 hours later he was still alive. The doctors were completely shocked but still refused to treat him or allow him to be taken to another hospital for treatment.

Hospital Officials Waited 28 Hours Before Finally Feeding Alfie Evans. “Not Even an Animal Would be Treated Like This”

After yanking his life support, the hospital decided it would be in Alfie’s best interest if they starved him for 28 hours. When he did not die, like they expected, they finally decided to feed him. I wonder what animal rights groups would do if this was a panda, or a gorilla?

Appeals Court Prohibits Alfie Evans’ Parents From Flying Him to Italy for Care and Treatment

After seeing improvement in their son, Tom and Kate requested Alfie be transferred to Italy where he had been granted citizenship so he could receive care. The court denied their request.

WATCH: Alfie Evans Father Appeals Ruling Banning Alfie From Flying to Italy. “Alfie’s Still Fighting So I’m Still Fighting”

Alfie’s father, Tom, shares an emotional video about their fight against the UK government to get their son moved to another hospital where he can be treated.

Judge Won’t Let Alfie Evans’ Parents Take Him Home. They’re Considered a Flight Risk to Leave the Country

A UK judge is refusing to let Alfie’s parents bring him home because they are afraid they will flee to Italy where Alfie can be treated. Go ahead and try to make sense of this, but it is beyond any reason or logic.

Alfie Evans’ Mom Shares Touching Photo of Him and Father Asleep: “Don’t Believe What You Read, Alfie is Doing Great”

A photo shared on social media shows Alfie sleeping, with his father sleeping on a couch in the background. Tom and Kate refuse to leave Alfie’s side despite long days and nights in the hospital surrounded by armed police intent on preventing them from leaving.

Alfie Evans Survives for 3 Days After Hospital Yanks His Life Support. Father Demands to “Take Him Home”

It’s been 3 days since the hospital yanked Alfie’s life support and he is ding well. His parents, tom and Kate are now requesting permission to take Alfie home so they can care for him there.

MPs Lead Campaign for “Alfie’s Law” to Prevent This From Happening to Any Other Family

British lawmakers are seeking to stem the trend of parents being sidelined and ignored while hospitals and judges kill their children. New laws are being debated that would protect the rights of parents. While it may be too late for Charlie Gard and Alfie Evans, perhaps justice can be secured for other kids.

Top Pediatrician Says “Alfie is NOT Dying and Not Brain Dead.” Quit Holding Him in Hospital “Prison”

A Polish pediatrician has examined Alfie and said that he is not dying and should allowed to go home. The top ranking pediatrician said Alfie has been misdiagnosed and should be given palliative care and treated at home.

Alfie Evans’ Mom and Her Loving Touch are Helping Keep Him Alive

In this photo, Alfie’s mother shows the tender love only a mother can give. His parents remain steadfastly committed to taking care of Alfie in every way they can, despite the hospital’s efforts to kill him.

German Doctor Slams Treatment of Alfie Evans: “Here Alfie Would Have Been Home a Year Ago”

A German doctor has added his name to the list of medical professionals that believe the UK hospital is wrong for their treatment of Alfie. HE says it is completely normal to allow a terminally ill child to be treated at home and the hospital is wrong for denying Alfie’s parents this right.

Judge in Alfie Evans Case: Quit Telling Me He’s a Human Being, “There’s Virtually Nothing of His Brain Left”

The judge presiding over Alfie’s case told the court that he doesn’t want to hear Alfie referred to as a human being anymore because he is brain dead. This judge has a bias against Alfie and should have been removed from the case. Just in case there is any doubt about the bias of this judge, you can read this articleabout how the judge called the rights group helping Alfie’s parents “deluded and fanatical.”

Alfie Evans’ Father Considers Filing Lawsuit Against Doctors “for Conspiring to Murder My Son”

Alfie’s dad, Tom, is considering suing the hospital and doctors overseeing his son’s “care” for “conspiring to murder” Alfie. I hope he does. This hospital, the doctors, the judge involved, are all more concerned with keeping to their socialized medical system rulebook than they are about Alfie.

Amazing Pictures Show Vatican Candlelight Vigil for Alfie Evans

Alfie has worldwide support, and people around the world are praying for him.

The FAQs: What You Should Know About the Alfie Evans Controversy

Joe Carter shares important facts about Alfie’s case from court records, medical testimony, and eyewitness accounts. He reminds us that Alfie is a human being, his parents should have the right to decide what his care should be, and what the problems are with the British medical system.

Doctor: Starving Alfie Evans to Death “Is Not the Killing of A Child,” It’s Just “Redirecting Care”

In this absurd video clip, a British doctor attempts to justify the hospital’s decision to starve Alfie. This doctor has a fundamental misunderstanding of dignity and respect and what it means to be a doctor.

Alfie Evans Survives for 4 Days After Hospital Yanks His Life Support, Uncle Believes He Could Go Home Soon

Despite doctors’ claims that Alfie would die minutes after his life support was pulled, it’s been 4 days and Alfie is still going strong. Despite this, the hospital refuses, still, to allow Alfie to go home.

Would the UK Court Force the Royal Baby to Starve to Death?

Would the hospital, doctors, and judges act in the same way if this was the brand new royal baby? Of course not, extra-ordinary measures would be taken to treat the child and get the best medical care possible. This shows the hypocrisy of socialized health care and the reality that some are considered more important than others.

Alfie Evans Dies 5 Days After Hospital Yanks His Life Support Without His Parents’ Permission

The hospital, doctors, and judge won. Alfie was de-facto murdered.