Not death panels, tho........
...a quick trip from ward to the morgue.
Let me guess. It goes something like this.
No, don’t think in terms of survivors. Think in terms of the older person.
“Well Mrs. Wilson, you’re turning 69 this year. Of course you realize along with the medical profession and our government leaders that you are not in the prime of life anymore.
One could say you are now a big drain on the nation, you and others like you as your life winds down. You are no longer a productive member of society. You are in a U. S. Treasury negative position.
We have counselors available to help you make wise decisions regarding your geriatric years. Could I have one of them call you next week.
I’m sure you’ll have a lot to discuss, and this conversation will ease your mind about your future considerably.
Once you come to terms with reality, I’m sure you’ll make the right choice, which will make way for a younger populace with an even brighter future because of people like you.
Soylent Green.
Doctors now advising people how to commit suicide, advising their families how their members can kill themselves.
Sick, sick, sick.
old people never die
they just get in the way.
When she said we have to pass ACA to know what's in it here is what Pelosi means:
Palliative End of Life Optimum Serenity Initiative.
I’d rather they added another week to nursing home coverage. That’d add a real financial benefit to the “end of life” people who need it most.
Next step - Medicare provides Euthanasia, and REQUIRES doctors to participate.
You should have medical powers and instructions enumerated. A trust is best.
Pelosi should volunteer to do the counseling since Death Panels are her thing, ya think?