[AnotherUnixGeek]

After my dad watched my sister die of throat cancer, he had a new outlook and believed that someone terminal should be able to end their pain and suffering.

Those of us who've seen loved ones pass away after a long illness know how painful it is for the loved ones, not to mention everyone who loves them. And there's no such thing as dying of old age - one body part or another will give out, and the ending is seldom painless or easy.

That's why I will make the decision for myself when the time comes - and that time will be while I'm still capable of deciding for myself and acting on my decision. It's none of the state's business, or anyone else's but mine. The state already makes it difficult, and I view that as an intrusion on my individual rights.

[higgmeister]

That's why I will make the decision for myself when the time comes - and that time will be while I'm still capable of deciding for myself and acting on my decision. It's none of the state's business, or anyone else's but mine. The state already makes it difficult, and I view that as an intrusion on my individual rights.

Please think for a minute.   Mark Twain always said he came with Halley's Comet and he will leave with Halley's Comet.   That's what he did.

President Adams and President Jefferson died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

If you choose death due to all you fear, just die then.   You don't need to kill yourself, nor do you need anyone's help.

My Dad died on the day of his choosing, in the hospital of congestive heart failure.   He was sitting in his chair at home watching my infant daughter on a pallet with that enraptured look on his face and I told him, don't die on me yet.   He said he wouldn't and the next day he and my Mom dropped me at the airport for my trip back overseas.   The next day the First Sargent was at my door to tell me Dad had passed away.   Mom was able to whisper in his ear that my brother's wife had the baby and he smiled, then drifted off.

Give yourself a break.   Don't give up on life before you are even challenged.

[Chicory]

There is a difference between stopping medical treatment that is keeping one alive and inducing death.

Reams is advocating the latter.