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Originally Posted by Graham M
The Woman is 84, say no more.
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She has an awful lot of influence with those that matter, to write of her comments with a 'say no more' because of her age doesn't really challange the issue, after all John Mccain is 107 and could well be 'leader of the free world soon'
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Originally Posted by RizzyKing
A "duty to die" in order to make things easier for other people and the state is absolutely wrong and is both a disgusting and ridiculous thing to say. If a person themself chooses to request euthenasia for valid medical reasons then i don't have a problem so long as very stringent procedures are in place to ensure it is only that persons wishes and capacity to make that request that are taken into account. This idea of family members being able to choose when someone can be "put down" scares the hell out of me and is not something i would ever support in any shape or form.
Yes people get old and they require more care and yes they get medical problems that can be hard to bear for family and friends but isn't part of being family and a good friend that you look after those that need it at times they need it. Also as has been said this might start off small but it will grow into something abhorent and far reaching. Taking myself as an example i have a degenerative illness which means i will require more care as i get older so why wait give me the shot now and save all that hassle.
This is wrong and the fact someone in her position is even talking like this is a worrying thing for me
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I agree with everything you say in particular about some one in her position using such language and if it ever coming to pass about stringent procedures being in place to prevent abuse.
It's also interesting to note that it 'scares' you, I wonder how many elderly people she has scared with these comment? Especially those who faught against the Nazi's who agreed wholeheartedly with her sentiments.