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Gardner, 69, is apparently (according to Seattle Times) suffering from Parkinson's disease and has been showing symptoms since 1992. That's 14 years to decide that his life isn't worth living as it is. What about people who would like to have that same amount of time to enjoy whatever good their life might bring to them before it is time to go? People who might not get a chance if the law becomes suicide is acceptable and therefore mandated?
COMMENTARY - Assisted Suicide To Obligated Death
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Of those, a number of esteemed journalists, advocates and attorneys repeatedly called for a halt to the forced dehydration of Schiavo, based both on the grave injustice to her such an action would affect and on the shockwaves that would be felt throughout our country's communities of vulnerable persons. Since Schiavo's court-ordered death, several similar cases have come into public view -- in Florida and from beyond the state's borders. Of these cases, none have more plainly proven the points of Schiavo's supporters than that of Haleigh Poutre.
We hate to say we told you so... - Pamela F. Hennessy
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Carrie Hutchens has it right. Suicide is still available to the masses who want to no longer live. Why does a doctor need to become involved? Anyone who is tired of living can just off themselves using one of the usual ways. They can take a handful of pills or point a gun at their brain and pull the trigger. Maybe they can close themselves up in a garage and turn on the car motor. Carbon monoxide poisoning can feel like going to sleep (at least that's what the miner's notes said). There's no need to change any laws. That way the people who do appreciate the value of life, even a disabled life, don't have to worry that they'll be the next one to go to the death chamber. Just my two cents.