Posted by Ted on August 8, 2001, at 15:31:06
In reply to Another perspective ..., posted by Willow on August 8, 2001, at 14:54:40
> When someone passes on after suffering with cancer etc do you feel the same type of grief?
In my opinion, there should be no suffering. There should be no limit to the amount of any medications that are necessary to make one comfortable. I support euthanasia for ending one's suffering. We won't let dogs or horses suffer; why would we want humans to suffer? I have a trust & will and in it are statements that I am not to be kept alive on life support. My wife and I have agreed that we will not allow the other to suffer.
Back to my original post... where I feel the most sadness is when someone young, popular, intellignet, etc., has killed themself without seeking help of any kind.
I have also met several women who have tried every med combo and long-term ECT with no success, not even partial success. One of these women is in obvious pain and has a living assistant to help her watch her children and do normal housekeeping chores. The assistant's *real* job is to prevent another suicide attempt. Would I support suicide/euthanasia in this case of obvious and unrelenting suffering? I am undecided, but I think I would.
Ted
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