The right to die - Tony Nicklinson

[londonblue]

Thats not a reason to not make the change though.

If a person is able to make the decision with a clear mind they should be able to, they shouldnt be prevented because other people (dementia sufferers etc) cant.

Very complicated issue but the clear cut cases shouldnt be prevented.

Legislating it will be a nightmare though.

Which is why I don't agree with a change to the law...

 

[Bielzibubz]

Having watched both my mother and father suffer terribly in the last few weeks of their lives through Cancer, I'm of the opinion that everyone should have the right to choose when they pass away with the dignity they deserve. But, and here's the rub, I don't for the life of me see how any change in the law can be legislated upon. There is so much that could and probably would go wrong that I feel it would be unworkable.

If the present law allowed a certain amount of common sense to be used by the judiciary when cases involving this issue come before the bench then I think perhaps a change in the law wouldn't be necessary. But lets be honest, we know that's never going to happen don't we.

 

[Gt Yarmouth Shrimper]

That's the bit I was talking about. Not everyone that has "witnessed a loved one die from a debilitating terminal illness" will agree.

My father in law did indeed talk about going to Dignitas, but thankfully we talked him out of it. We can only speculate on how serious he was...

My view is that changing the law will make it too easy for unscrupulous relatives to force someone down that route. In a perfect world this wouldn't be an issue, but unfortunately that isn't the case.

Why, may I ask? You mentioned 'unscrupulous relatives' and 'force someone down that route', but is that not what you did, forcing an individual to go down your route because of your personal beliefs but ignoring his wishes.

 

[Jam_Man]

Which is why I don't agree with a change to the law...

Just because something is difficult doesnt mean it shouldnt be attempted.

Man wouldnt have walked on the moon if we took that approach and Neil Armstrong would probably be known for telling us how landing on the Isle of Wight was a massive leap for mankind....