RE: death with dignity
August 22, 2012 at 9:56 pm
(This post was last modified: August 22, 2012 at 9:57 pm by Oldandeasilyconfused.)
I saw the poor man on the news last night. A heart rending sight.
The neanderthal attitude towards voluntary euthansia makes me livid.
Two reasons: compassion for the huge numbers of people all over the world suffering and dying in agony when it is not necessary.
It's also VERY personal: Within the next ten years or so,it is very likely I will develop arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) which causes dementia,and death of the self. My paternal grandfather died with it,and I watched my father slowly dies with it,over a decade. It was horrible to see.The thought of that terrifies me. Consequently ,I have decided to leave before it gets too bad. Because of the law here, I must do this alone,which will be hard for me and unnecessarily distressing for my family. Fortunately, my siblings are understanding and supportive,as is my family doctor.He will answer direct questions. I'm so grateful for the internet, I will be able to get all the information I need. Timing is everything.My fear is that I will leave it too long.
The neanderthal attitude towards voluntary euthansia makes me livid.
Two reasons: compassion for the huge numbers of people all over the world suffering and dying in agony when it is not necessary.
It's also VERY personal: Within the next ten years or so,it is very likely I will develop arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) which causes dementia,and death of the self. My paternal grandfather died with it,and I watched my father slowly dies with it,over a decade. It was horrible to see.The thought of that terrifies me. Consequently ,I have decided to leave before it gets too bad. Because of the law here, I must do this alone,which will be hard for me and unnecessarily distressing for my family. Fortunately, my siblings are understanding and supportive,as is my family doctor.He will answer direct questions. I'm so grateful for the internet, I will be able to get all the information I need. Timing is everything.My fear is that I will leave it too long.
