Assisted Dying Bill

[mikey4444]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28274531

Lord Carey appears to have had a conversion on the road to Damascus on this issue. As an ex-Archbish, he still commands much respect, and his views may be enough to tip the balance here.

[naomi24]

In light of the controversy that this subject elicits, commendable - but I really don't see why a priests opinion should be any more valid than anyone else's opinion. Compassion should be paramount to any human being.

[Zacs-Master]

Yes, if his opinion tips the balance, it's a sad reflection of the power which the church still holds in our fair land.

[Peaspeculiars]

Hear, Hear to both of the above ^^

[pixie373]

Yes, i agree with Naomi and zacs.

[sandyRoe]

So do I.

[sandyRoe]

When the time comes for me to take mine I'd like it to be served in something like this.

O for a beaker full of the warm South
Full of the true, the blushful Hippocrene,
With beaded bubbles winking at the brim,
And purple-stained mouth;
That I might drink, and leave the world unseen,
And with thee fade away into the forest dim:

[mikey4444]

Perhaps because people might listen to him more than a complete stranger ?

[hc4361]

He is a life peer in the House of Lords and does have a say on proposed laws so his opinion is valid and influential.

[naomi24]

hc, as a member of the House of Lords his opinion might be influential - but that doesn't equate to validity. That said, on this I think he's right.

[RATTER15]

The Church needs to butt out!!

These things should be decided on compassion not mythology!!

[pixie373]

I think it's because the church butted in in the first place. In the link she says the church is one of their greatest opponents. So, in that case, somebody who has some influence in the church might be helpful, as they are causing a lot of the problems (as usual).

[naomi24]

It's because they know what's best for us, Pixie. ;o)

[pixie373]

They do, Naomi. What would we do without them? ;-)

[sandyRoe]

But on the other hand, if you had a great aunt sitting on a fortune that you knew was destined for you, the temptation to urge her on her way could be overwhelming.

[pixie373]

Example of logic here -
//And Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin, who is the Speaker's chaplain in the House of Commons, said having an assisted suicide law would sanitise death.

"I just happen to believe that matters of life and death in that way is not for us to play with. //

so would she allow someone's life to be saved with antibiotics? Or should we leave that to God, too?

[Zacs-Master]

Sandy that's a bit of a naive viewpoint. The situation would have to be "in the face of the reality of needless suffering" as stated in the article. I'm pretty sure many health professionals would be involved and ensure that the scenario you propose would not be possible.

[naomi24]

sandy, as my bible thumping born-again friends say, God's watching you. ;o)

[pixie373]

I'm sure some would like that already, sandy. That doesn't mean they can. Two independent doctors separately confirming a terminal illness with less than 6 months to live. Only great aunt can agree, not relatives- as they do now. I would throw in a psychiatrist too, but it should actually make it harder for evil relatives, as it would actually be officially recorded.

[starone]

It's all very well to argue about it but when you have seen your loved one dying over a long period and in great pain, how do you feel then, and what do you do. Besides which, I am sure there would be a great many rules and laws to follow in order to achieve the aim of assisted suicide.