This is a BLT whole wheat bagel from Tim Horton's. We eat too much fast food.
So in the news comes the story that Canadians will now have the right to doctor assisted suicide. It applies to 'Those who are severely and irremediably suffering, whether physically or psychologically'. The Supreme Court ruling is suspended for 12 months in order for laws to be drafted. I wonder if this is like opening up a can of worms? What do you think of this ruling?
So in the news comes the story that Canadians will now have the right to doctor assisted suicide. It applies to 'Those who are severely and irremediably suffering, whether physically or psychologically'. The Supreme Court ruling is suspended for 12 months in order for laws to be drafted. I wonder if this is like opening up a can of worms? What do you think of this ruling?
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Such a complicated issue, physician-assisted suicide. I think that, if a person is terminal, they should be able to make the decision about their suffering...
I am in full support of this decision. Those who are terminally ill should have the right to decide how their life will end, together with their doctor.
I love BLTs and hey, they have lettuce AND tomato. They're pretty healthy. As far as doctor assisted suicide, to be honest I think it's about time. I'm tired of people in the news being arrested when they come back from places like Sweden after getting their relatives access to doctor assisted suicide. Just make sure that the doctor administrating it is going to be okay with the process. There's a difference between losing a patient and deliberately killing someone, no matter how infirm they are.
A elderly couple (that I didn't know personally) down the street ended up in a technical murder-suicide for that reason. It's never an easy topic to discuss, but I do support a medical option.
I am in favor of it.
I had a good friend who was diagnosed with ALS in her early 40s... she committed suicide while she was able, but might have had more time with her family had she been able to trust that she could end her life with assistance.
Why would you help someone end his life if you could show him that life is wonderful instead? It really is complicated. And alarming that the world is more depressed than we think it is.
The sandwich looks like it has a lot in it! I think it should be up to the individual, but it's definitely a complicated matter, especially when it comes to legality...
I agree with everything, Martha wrote.
I think this is a good idea. We don't let our pets suffer, so why should we let humans do so? I think there are those in great pain with terminal illnesses who could benefit from this.
Mmmm I am in two minds really. I am sure if I was suffering I might be clearer about what is the right thing. I just know that I have been reading about what they do in Holland and 1 out of 33 deaths are now assisted. I just don't know where it ends is the problem and the goal posts will keep shifting.
Thanks for your insight Lilly, that is what I would worry about happening.
And so nice to hear from you!
there was a time in my younger years when I believed in euthanasia, but I have since changed my mind. God brings us into the world, and He will take us out, on His timetable.
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