RE: euthanasia/legislation

[Guest guest]

> wrote:

I know that Oregon has the 'right to die with dignity' statute, but that is

gross negligence in it's use. It is exactly the reason that so many people fear

policies of this kind. Misuse. Pure and simple.

I totally agree with what others have echoed here. This is a gross misuse of

power. This is what was not intended at all. Like unnecessary surgeries, gross

misdiagnosis, and prescribing the wrong medications, this is wrong.

And, yes, this is exactly why people fear euthanasia legislation. But,

legislation does not kill people, people kill people. In this case, doctors

would be killing her when there is absolutely no justification of this. It

needs to be reported and punished.

Stop reading here, if euthanasia is too painful for you to discuss. This is a

very uncomfortable subject for many people, myself included. So, please, stop

reading if this is going to bother you.

I actually favor euthanasia legislation. I do not see why we can put our pets

to sleep but force our loved ones and ourselves through a prolonged and painful

death. I have watched too many people I care for go through such deaths. I have

also seen too many people commit suicide when they had so much life left in

them.

When I had cancer, I decided that if it looked liked I was heading for the same

death, that I would euthanize myself. I did this in full and considered

conversation with my husband, my family and my doctor. We outlined criteria for

what things needed to be in place for us to have that conversation more

seriously. If I were to be that sick again, then we'd have the same

conversation.

My family and doctors know that I am an organ donor. I have a living will. If

I am ever brain dead for more than 24 hours, my desires is for them to turn off

life support and take no heroic measures on my behalf. Living wills are not

binding in my state. My husband gets to make the decision to prolong life or

not. I only want it prolong it long enough to get organ recipients lined up.

What he will do if and when he actually has to face that moment is up to him.

But at least he clearly knows my desires.

This is a decision to be made by the person themselves. Doctors and shallow

family members should not be suggesting euthanasia to anyone. Just like people

should not be suggesting suicide to anyone. These types of people should be

charged with murder. But if the person themselves, says I would like to

euthanize myself, how should I go about it to ensure that it happens properly.

[Guest guest]

I agree with you . This is something that every family needs to be aware of

and listen to. My SO and I both know what we want, and should it become

necessary, we will do what the other wants. Our daughter, as well, knows what

we want and we have everything written down. My family also knows that should

I get bad enough that I can no longer care for myself, I want them to put me in

a hospice/nursing home/hospital. I do NOT want them trying to keep me at home,

and running themselves ragged caring for me. It's REALLY important for every

person to have their wishes known and written down.

Marta

> wrote:

I have a living will. If I am ever brain dead for more than 24 hours, my desires

is for them to turn off life support and take no heroic measures on my behalf.