Retired Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Jones has sent out a guest opinion today calling for repeal of Idaho’s faith-healing exemption, which protects parents from prosecution if they deny their child medical care and the child dies or becomes seriously ill. The piece is entitled, “Does the right to life end at birth for some kids?” Jones writes, “Adults can decide for themselves on healthcare matters. If they decide to forego medical intervention for themselves for religious reasons, that is their prerogative. The state has an interest in safeguarding the health and safety of minors who cannot speak for themselves.

It’s the latest in a series of opinion pieces Jones has written on current issues in Idaho. “After 12 years of judicially-imposed silence, it feels good to speak out,” he said. You can read his op-ed piece here.