Having known someone who went to Switzerland to commit suicide, I have to say it is absolutely gruesome to live with that knowledge beforehand. However, it was her choice, and she was determined to do it. Her family and friends were devastated by her choice, and it didn't help with the grieving for our loss.
Thank you to the last comment contributor, a first hand account like that is very thought-provoking. I have to admit, it slightly stopped me in my tracks, of thinking that pushing for assisted suicide options were surely something of a 'no brainer' in a civilized society. Thank you again for making me ponder this ...
You wouldn't let your beloved pet suffer if they were in pain and no quality of life - we need to look at the same option for the people we love too.
ReplyDeleteHaving known someone who went to Switzerland to commit suicide, I have to say it is absolutely gruesome to live with that knowledge beforehand. However, it was her choice, and she was determined to do it. Her family and friends were devastated by her choice, and it didn't help with the grieving for our loss.
ReplyDeleteThank you to the last comment contributor, a first hand account like that is very thought-provoking. I have to admit, it slightly stopped me in my tracks, of thinking that pushing for assisted suicide options were surely something of a 'no brainer' in a civilized society. Thank you again for making me ponder this ...
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