Assisted dying bill: How both sides of debate reacted to historic vote

Sky News ^ | June 20 | Sky News

[RandFan]

More than 300 MPs this afternoon backed a bill that gives people in England and Wales who have less than six months to live the right to apply for an assisted death.

Each request will be evaluated by two doctors and a panel featuring a social worker, senior legal figure and psychiatrist.

Today's historic vote means the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will now go to the House of Lords for further scrutiny before becoming law.

Following the landmark vote, individuals for and against it have shared their feelings on the result.

[RandFan]

They have literally introduced a death panel. Sarah Palin owed an apology!

[Does so]

A natural outcome of Socialized Medicine.

[Does so]

Canada next, or are they already prepared?

[Honorary Serb]

NO!

[delta7]

Mother Theresa predicted this, once you start killing babies, who is next?

[BipolarBob]

Ask your doctor about Yuthenesia to see if it's right for you. Doctor prescribed, doctor recommended and paid for by all insurances incl. Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, United Health and all major insurances. All others with no insurance will be funded by Planned Parenthood. 100% approval rating and satisfaction guaranteed.

[Robwin]

Who gets to decide that you only have 6 months to live, and based on what criteria?

[Bigg Red]

Prayers up.