Terminally ill patients / myLot

Boise, Idaho

September 10, 2015 6:22pm CST

The Right To Die movement In California. I think in the name of empathy and sensitivity to others this should be a right given to those in the throws of ugly diseases that leaving breathless and in pain. I guess Washington, Oregon and Montana have laws that doctors can give lethal injections of medication to terminally ill patients. What are your thoughts on this issue?

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TheRealDawn

@dawnald (85146)

• Shingle Springs, California

11 Sep 15

I'm in favor as long as it's written write, the person is terminal, and it's really clear that this is what they wanted.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (168420)

• Boise, Idaho

11 Sep 15

Yes, there would have to be some steps taken to insure that this is the case.

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TheRealDawn

@dawnald (85146)

• Shingle Springs, California

11 Sep 15

@celticeagle Oops, written "right". lol

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marguicha

@marguicha (223850)

• Chile

10 Oct 15

You are right. THe patient should be aware of what he is asking for.

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firecracker

@sacmom (14192)

• United States

11 Sep 15

If patients are terminally ill, they should be allowed to have the injection, if that is their wish. We are allowed to euthanize our pets so they don't have to suffer. Why should it be any different for people?

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (168420)

• Boise, Idaho

11 Sep 15

I totally agree. When someone can no longer enjoy their lives they should have the choice.

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Rosekitty

@Rosekitty (19368)

• San Marcos, Texas

11 Sep 15

I'm hoping all that really love their loved ones comply and grant the person this instead of being selfish and holding on to someone who is in terrible pain..

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (168420)

• Boise, Idaho

12 Sep 15

I hope that happens too. Not thinking of themselves but actually seeing it from their loved one's side of things. I'm glad to hear that there is a process they have to go through so something done in haste isn't hurtful later on.

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TLChimes

@TLChimes (4822)

• United States

12 Sep 15

YES! Well put and how I feel about it. I also agree with Dawn that it should be very clearly the patient's decision and in writing and for the terminal only and so on....

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marguicha

@marguicha (223850)

• Chile

10 Oct 15

I think that a person should be able to terminate his/her life if he can explress his will and is terminally ill and in pain.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (168420)

• Boise, Idaho

11 Oct 15