the universe existed for billions of years before I came into existence. It will continue on for billions of years after I have departed. What is another 10, 20, or even 30 years of life from that perspective? No one is going to tell me I can't choose to exit when I want. If society is still not enlightened enough to make that choice simple when the time comes, then I will take care of it myself without involving or risking anyone else. The thought of submitting a request to some sort of oversight commission or committee for their review and decision makes me shudder.
I can see what you mean but it is a case, I think, of it being better than nothing. It would mean people could also be with their families at the end rather than alone, which would be of comfort to some people (both the person and their family)
*MySmiley*
Robert Graves "There is no money in poetry, but then there is no poetry in money, either."
Henning Mankell "We must defend the open society, because if we start locking our doors, if we let fear decide, the person who committed the act of terror will win"
Robert Graves "There is no money in poetry, but then there is no poetry in money, either."
Henning Mankell "We must defend the open society, because if we start locking our doors, if we let fear decide, the person who committed the act of terror will win"
Terry Pratchett : A tribunal of mercy
- 02/02/2010 04:08:39 PM
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It's so sad! 
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- 02/02/2010 06:55:32 PM
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- 02/02/2010 06:55:32 PM
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It is in some ways, I like how he is dealing with it which I find really positive. *NM*
- 03/02/2010 04:28:35 PM
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That is a really good reply *NM*
yes, absolutely yes
- 03/02/2010 03:48:19 AM
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Re: yes, absolutely yes
- 03/02/2010 04:51:16 PM
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