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Suicide is now legal in Washington State
05-23-2009, 11:04 AM
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Suicide is now legal in Washington State
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05-23-2009, 11:11 AM
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We should afford loved relatives and partners - and ourselves! - the same decency and relief we give the animals whose care we assume.
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05-23-2009, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by bank5
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Hmm... The payout on Washington state Single Payment Immediate Annuities should rise slightly?
I've never figured out how the state would possibly prosecute a case of an illegal suicide.
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05-23-2009, 02:57 PM
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Stage IV pancreatic cancer? Thanks to God for this!
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05-23-2009, 03:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by calmloki
We should afford loved relatives and partners - and ourselves! - the same decency and relief we give the animals whose care we assume.
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This is an inconsistency I never understood. If we believe that euthanizing our pets is the humane and "right" thing to do to end their suffering, why don't we feel the same way about people?
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05-23-2009, 03:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ziggy29
This is an inconsistency I never understood. If we believe that euthanizing our pets is the humane and "right" thing to do to end their suffering, why don't we feel the same way about people?
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I totally see your point. And by the same reasoning, why don't we eat people? We eat cattle, and aren't there more people around than cattle?
Ha
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05-23-2009, 04:42 PM
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I have no problem with someone in Terminal cancer taking their life . That is their decision . I do not agree when they are helped with their decision . Anybody who has terminal Cancer has access to enough drugs to commit suicide having Dr.'s write perscriptions just opens up a flood of law suits and no way do I think any family member should be allowed to make this decision for someone . If you have terminal Cancer bring in hospice . It allows you to die in dignity and comfort .
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05-23-2009, 05:54 PM
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I am a long time member of the organization "Compassion and Choices" which lobbies for end of life choice laws. If you support these laws, consider joining.
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05-23-2009, 05:59 PM
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Hey if you want to kill yourself. This guy might help you.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30896807/
Im all for people legally having this choice.
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05-23-2009, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bank5
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I think it is a wonderful thing.
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05-23-2009, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Notmuchlonger
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You devil. The story wouldn't load on my 'puter, probably too many people at home overloading the cable, but I did see the title and disagree, "there oughta be a law."
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05-23-2009, 06:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by haha
I totally see your point. And by the same reasoning, why don't we eat people? We eat cattle, and aren't there more people around than cattle?
Ha
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Old grandma cows & bulls aren't the meat of choice and i think harvesting the young & tender for food is probably not a cost effective idea - people have a poor food intake to meat production ratio. Why chicken is cheaper than beef to buy. Using old folks as fertilizer makes sense to me - others as well it looks like: The Green Life: Recycle Yourself: Green Burial and Eco-Coffins
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05-23-2009, 06:22 PM
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I believe in Euthanasia, however that said I do believe it would need to be closely monitored. I think I should have the right to do what is in my own best interests, however I should have no input on what my husband would want. If there isn't a legal piece of paper signed by him, it's not my right to say what I think he wanted.
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05-23-2009, 06:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by haha
I totally see your point. And by the same reasoning, why don't we eat people? We eat cattle, and aren't there more people around than cattle?
Ha
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Ick. By the time someone has been through cancer treatment, they are a toxic waste site.
ta,
mew
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05-23-2009, 08:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by haha
. . . why don't we eat people? We eat cattle, and aren't there more people around than cattle?
Ha
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One word: Kuru
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05-23-2009, 08:51 PM
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I thought it was soylent green.
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05-23-2009, 08:58 PM
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I heard the fermenting process used in making Soylent Green kills off the prions that cause Kuru.
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05-23-2009, 09:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Martha
One word: Kuru
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For a minute you had me scared- I thought you said koro.
Ha
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05-23-2009, 09:49 PM
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There's no need to complicate, our time is short..
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05-23-2009, 09:57 PM
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Well, there is always Stranger in a Strange Land ...
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