Also (I don’t know if this has already been mentioned,but), I wonder what sort of affect this will have on people moving from Blue states to Red states and if it will help stymie the “Californification” of places?
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Originally posted by Shock Top View PostAlso (I don’t know if this has already been mentioned,but), I wonder what sort of affect this will have on people moving from Blue states to Red states and if it will help stymie the “Californification” of places?Livin the dream
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Not an abortion issue, but on the Abortion (death not life) spectrum, this article talks about the danger of Canada's Euthanasia laws. People in Canada are allowed to apply to the government to have medical assisted euthanasia. I think that Washington and a couple of other states allow Assisted Suicide already, but it doesn't go through the government. This is an affront to the elderly, people with disabilities who feel like they aren't having a fulfilling life, people who have experienced trauma/PTSD, and especially people who have depression difficulties. The thing is that we all go through difficult times in life and feel like some darkness. To those who feel extreme darkness, is it right to make dying easy for them. As for me, I want to help my loved ones to experience the sunshine, and birth of a new day, after the feelings of darkness, and get through it.
Anyone who says this can't happen in America, need to read this........
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world...ws/ar-AA10zlgF
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Originally posted by Shockm View PostNot an abortion issue, but on the Abortion (death not life) spectrum, this article talks about the danger of Canada's Euthanasia laws. People in Canada are allowed to apply to the government to have medical assisted euthanasia. I think that Washington and a couple of other states allow Assisted Suicide already, but it doesn't go through the government. This is an affront to the elderly, people with disabilities who feel like they aren't having a fulfilling life, people who have experienced trauma/PTSD, and especially people who have depression difficulties. The thing is that we all go through difficult times in life and feel like some darkness. To those who feel extreme darkness, is it right to make dying easy for them. As for me, I want to help my loved ones to experience the sunshine, and birth of a new day, after the feelings of darkness, and get through it.
Anyone who says this can't happen in America, need to read this........
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world...ws/ar-AA10zlgF78-65
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Originally posted by WuShock16 View Post
As I watch my FIL deteriorate from Alzheimer’s and express desires to die, I hold absolutely no judgment towards those who might desire medical assistance in dying. I’m not smart enough to articulate all the pros and cons to this topic, but I don’t scold those who decide to go this route.
I've talked to a number of people who fear losing who they are and the memories of those around them. If they choose to go peacefully and on their terms, I can't hold it against them.
As to the article about Canada and the guy who suffered from depression and was allowed to die because of some hearing loss, I question the logic in that.
I also wouldn't object to their being a requirement of spending some time with a therapist of some kind before someone completes this journey. To make sure they fully understand their decision and it's not just a case of severe depression that may be able to be helped.
There's no doubt that there's some gray area here and not everyone will agree with assisted suicide, but I can support it in most cases that I've ever heard of.Infinity Art Glass - Fantastic local artist and Shocker fan
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Most of us have seen these issues in loved ones and friends. lI’ve witnessed long time family members with dementia who were over 100 years old and spent several months on hospice. I’ve also seen several brave men with Parkinson’s Disease who lived deteriorating (both mental and physical) lives for years. They (and their families) had to come to terms with what was happening to them in real life, and the uncertainty of their future. I saw them grieve, cry, prepare, help their wife through cancer (as he was deteriorating with Parkinson’s) ask for prayer, visited with them as they grieved what was happening, and they showed me a life well lived, and how to die with dignity. They voiced many times that they were looking forward to death.
I don't judge people who end their lives, whatever the reason (drug overdoses, suicide, etc). Hospice can make their deaths easier with medication, etc.
However, I don’t think that medical assisted suicide is a good idea, and is a slippery slope. I’m concerned that some people will take advantage of these laws and kill their parents and relatives for monetary gain and could lead to governmental abuses to get rid of people to save money.
i will add that Canadian aging experts in the article I listed above were also saw that slippery slope and were uncomfortable with it.Last edited by Shockm; August 12, 2022, 02:54 PM.
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I think anytime money is in play, there are going to be bad actors.
"Here Grandpa, sign here and here"
"Yeah Grandpa we're just going to the doctor for a few shots"
There are some sick people out there who wouldn't bat an eye doing this.
I understand the sentiment of Physician Assisted Suicide, however I think it could very quickly turn into some sort of dystopian nightmare unless there are a LOT of rules and stipulations.
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