Zone1 Assisted dying bill passes in the Lords. Will soon become law

[Captain Caveman]

The bill will not allow mentally ill people to use this. It will be people in the last 6 months of life, in pain and mentally sound.
I think that there are huge safeguards that need to be built in. It cant be run by a profit making org for the obvious reason. And outside influences need to be guarded against.

Harold Shipman, but legalised. What could go wrong

 

[Frankeneinstein]

Switzerland is the only place that does this. There is an organisation called Dignitas that provides it. Switzerland is not a part of the EU.
It comes into the news cycle every year. Usually when the grieving wife or husband is arrested when they land at Heathrow,
Its an option only available to the rich.
A life you are weary off versus drifting away looking out the window looking at an alp and listening to Canteloube.

not sure if the link works but here is what I found...
Belgium

 

[Tommy Tainant]

not sure if the link works but here is what I found...
Belgium

You would want to die if you were Belgian.

 

[Frankeneinstein]

You would want to die if you were Belgian.

lol

 

[Tommy Tainant]

Harold Shipman, but legalised. What could go wrong

Thanks to the mod who cleaned this thread up.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

lol

I did not know that.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

Harold Shipman, but legalised. What could go wrong

Maybe you would like to give that some thought ?

 

[Seymour Flops]

At last, the chance to legalise assisted dying in the UK – and end the untold, unnecessary anguish | Polly Toynbee

Tory MPs opposed to this human right have been swept away. On Friday in the Lords, a path towards choice will finally be set, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

www.theguardian.com

I dont know if it is legal in the US but this has been opposed by conservatives for years.

Some of their arguments are compelling and I have my doubts at times. But I can ennvisage a structure put iin place to mitigate the consequences of this.

Reading this article it seems the move is a popular one in the country. We all have painful experiences of watching a loved one die. so I guess that is not a surprise.

Do you have such a law in the US. How does it work ?

I think it would be great for you, Tommy! I'm happy that your "Lords" are giving you this opportunity.

This looks just your size:

Maker of suicide pod plans to launch in Switzerland

Those offering end-of-life services and legal experts are not convinced.

www.bbc.com

I hope you'll try it on soon.

Just kidding, I wish you good health.

I actually did watch a loved one die over the summer. She was in a skilled nursing facility. She was moved into hospice, which was not a physical move, but a change in status. She had been taken to the hospital twice in two weeks and it was hard on them.

Long story short, she was in a better mood once that happened than she had been for months. I am sure they were giving her medication to ease her pain. Like really ease it. I know there is a lot of fear in the medical community due to our out of control tort industry. So, I'm thinking she lucked out and got one with deeper pockets, not so afraid of a lawsuit.

Passing laws specifically allowing end of life medication like that and limiting liability for it would be a better option than encouraging the old to off themselves.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Maybe you would like to give that some thought ?

Those that support assisted dying should be 'thoughting' about Harold Shipman.

Why so many wanting to use the healthcare systems to perform death? Abortions and assisted dying.

 

[Blaster]

At last, the chance to legalise assisted dying in the UK – and end the untold, unnecessary anguish | Polly Toynbee

Tory MPs opposed to this human right have been swept away. On Friday in the Lords, a path towards choice will finally be set, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

www.theguardian.com

I dont know if it is legal in the US but this has been opposed by conservatives for years.

Some of their arguments are compelling and I have my doubts at times. But I can ennvisage a structure put iin place to mitigate the consequences of this.

Reading this article it seems the move is a popular one in the country. We all have painful experiences of watching a loved one die. so I guess that is not a surprise.

Do you have such a law in the US. How does it work ?

Assisted suicide is inhumane.

 

[Captain Caveman]

When people say, "My Rights', always reminds me of the film Castaway with Tom Hanks washed up on a deserted island. Stand there on your Tod and claim you have the right to a gun, free wi-fi, assisted dying, bla bla and so on. Then how long will the person stand there before reality kicks in?

 

[Captain Caveman]

Assisted suicide is inhumane.

Both inside and outside of the womb too