Assisted Death

claytonx · 05-01-2012, 19:45

How do you feel about assisted death

Less · 05-01-2012, 19:55

Ask me nearer the time, I might not want it at the moment but if I'm in terrible pain or trapped with an active mind in a useless body, (instead of an active body stuck with this useless mind), I might beg for it!

Less · 05-01-2012, 20:01

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Originally Posted by claytonx

How do you feel about assisted death

By the way, instead of just starting a thread with what I assume to be a one sentence question, (no punctuation so difficult to tell), why not start it off by giving your own opinion, or haven't you got one?

Boeing Guy · 05-01-2012, 20:24

Can we include politicians?

claytonx · 05-01-2012, 20:29

My opinion is that I do not agree with assisted death.
There again it could change with a deterioration in health.
You have heard people say that it was a blessing in disguise, when the event happens in some cases.

Eric · 05-01-2012, 20:44

When the time comes, I'll do it myself. If I can't do it 'cause I'm hooked up to some machine that makes funny noises ... well, who gives a darn, it's not like I'm paying the power bill. Another question is lurking to be asked here: when is it time to cash in your chips? For me, it will coincide with my not being able to wipe my own arse.

One has to have standards and limits, eh.

Margaret Pilkington · 05-01-2012, 21:52

Over the years I have wiped an awful lot of bottoms......patients who for a variety of reasons, could not do this for themselves........none of them thought that this was a reason to die though....even those who were not going to get better.
The thorny issue of assisted dying is one that only you yourself can answer.....and the answer might change as your situation changes.

As Less has said, right now it isn't something that he would opt for......but if he were in great pain(something that can be managed...to make living more bearable) or if he was trapped with an active mind in a useless body - he just might consider it.

I don't think any of us can say what we would do.....we might think we know.......and we may be against assisted dying......but as circumstances change, then sometimes our attitide and perspective alters to make it something that we would opt for.
I once worked with a doctor who was dead set against abortion....would have nothing to do with them for any reason(social, or foetal abnormality)then unfortunately, she found herself in the unenviable position of carrying a babe that would not live long after birth, because of defects.
This experience changed the doctor forever.
She became much more understanding of women in the same situation.

maxthecollie · 05-01-2012, 21:58

Animals can be laid to rest away from their suffering ,why can't humans?

mobertol · 05-01-2012, 22:09

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Originally Posted by claytonx

How do you feel about assisted death

We all need a helping hand sometimes - but seriously, I would be willing to be with someone I loved and help them to have a controlled and dignified end to their life, if that was what they wanted.

I hope someone would love me enough to offer me the same help if I ever needed it.

( I have assisted vets and my husband when they administer euthanasia to suffering animals and there is nothing frightening or painful involved - only peace at the end of suffering and, of course, great sadness).

garinda · 05-01-2012, 23:21

Great.

Saves on the air fare to Switzerland.

The Alps are nice, but aren't a patch on the hills around here.

mobertol · 05-01-2012, 23:28

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Great.

Saves on the air fare to Switzerland.

The Alps are nice, but aren't a patch on the hills around here.

Even though I also prefer the Penines, Switzerland would be easier for me -could avoid the British justice system too as I'm an outlaw here and have an alias

One name on British passport, another on ID card -Shhh! Don't tell anyone though, could get me in trouble

garinda · 05-01-2012, 23:34

If I begin a book, that turns out to be rubbish, I'll stop reading it.

If I watch a film, which turns into a stinker, I'll leave the cinema.

If I no longer have my independence, and face spending my middle age slumped infront of a TV, being spoon fed in some care home, it ain't happening.

I'm out of here.

Everything's planned.

Might change my mind, nearer the time.

Doubtful.

I never did read Catch 22, or see the end of Showgirls.

garinda · 05-01-2012, 23:37

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Originally Posted by mobertol

Even though I also prefer the Penines, Switzerland would be easier for me -could avoid the British justice system too as I'm an outlaw here and have an alias

One name on British passport, another on ID card -Shhh! Don't tell anyone though, could get me in trouble

You're like an alpine Mata Hari.

If captured, don't forget to swallow.

Make sure there's no evidence.

mobertol · 05-01-2012, 23:41

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Originally Posted by garinda

You're like an alpine Mata Hari.

If captured, don't forget to swallow.

Make sure there's no evidence.

Don't worry -have an in-built self-destruct mechanism which activates automatically once I've been read

cashman · 05-01-2012, 23:47

Think its a personal question, meself i aint being a cabbage fer nobody, summat i have always said. but until yer in that scenario don't think yeh really know.