Assisted Dying Bill (passed)

[pete01]

Like I said, I have thought about a lot, but haven't come down one way or the other. I'm really unsure what's best.

When I think about it I think what I would want and I think I'd rather go before I lose dignity.....but when it comes to it would I be brave enough...who knows

 

[Brigadier]

When I think about it I think what I would want and I think I'd rather go before I lose dignity.....but when it comes to it would I be brave enough...who knows

That's the point.

It's all very well saying "I don't want to suffer, I'd prefer to just go", and I don't doubt that.

BUT, when it comes to "the time", the human will to cling on is immense, and the capacity to endure, the same.
It's seen every day.

Not for all, but for most I would wager.

A terrible decision for anyone to face.

 

[pete01]

That's the point.

It's all very well saying "I don't want to suffer, I'd prefer to just go", and I don't doubt that.

BUT, when it comes to "the time", the human will to cling on is immense, and the capacity to endure, the same.
It's seen every day.

Not for all, but for most I would wager.

A terrible decision for anyone to face.

I know....it's an awkward situation but I think people deserve the right to decide for themselves

 

[Highway Man]

It's the way it is done that I wouldn't like, either been injected or take a drink knowing that it is going to kill you. Very difficult to do I would think. I would prefer to be shot and in my sleep, that would be an easier decision.

 

[Brigadier]

It's the way it is done that I wouldn't like, either been injected or take a drink knowing that it is going to kill you. Very difficult to do I would think. I would prefer to be shot and in my sleep, that would be an easier decision.

Guillotine (for me, anyway).

No dithering.
No regrets.
No last second what ifs.

 

[pete01]

It's the way it is done that I wouldn't like, either been injected or take a drink knowing that it is going to kill you. Very difficult to do I would think. I would prefer to be shot and in my sleep, that would be an easier decision.

OMG

 

[Highway Man]

Guillotine (for me, anyway).

No dithering.
No regrets.
No last second what ifs.

yes everyone has their own way, I would be too worried that once I took the drink, I changed my mind and pannicked. I would simply prefer the Dr to pull out a pistol and shoot me in the head.

 

[Highway Man]

OMG

I know

 

[pete01]

yes everyone has their own way, I would be too worried that once I took the drink, I changed my mind and pannicked. I would simply prefer the Dr to pull out a pistol and shoot me in the head.

Well it hasn't been finalised so maybe that's what will happen

 

[Highway Man]

Well it hasn't been finalised so maybe that's what will happen

Hopefully.

 

[Highway Man]

I am assuming that assisted dying would only be available for people that are terminally ill? Or is it for everyone, I have not been following this at all.

 

[denso13]

I know

Can we keep this one a bit serious.

 

[Highway Man]

Can we keep this one a bit serious.

I am. Not sure what you are insinuating. tbh. Oh sorry you mean the I know bit.

 

[MNW67]

Oh sorry you mean the I know bit.

Yes, exactly.

 

[noseall]

Could that be unnecessary pressure. "I'm not too keen on dying, but I'll do it for the kids"?

It's the precise reason that this bill has been legislated for so long. It's to protect people like Pete from greedy, needy, in debt up to their eyeballs, scrounging sprogs.