[ican'tbelieveit]

I disagree fully. I think Senator McCain (as someone pointed out, 5.5 years as a prisoner) is a shining example of quality of life after his release.

[Mrs.Liberty]

And wasn't Admiral Stockdale a POW for 7 years?

[ican'tbelieveit]

Not to mention, I live with a disabling disease, no cure. My quality of life may not be the best, but I wouldn't dare suggest less quantity. Everyday that God sees fit for me to get out of bed, walk, work, cook another dinner with my kids, is such a blessing.

[najida]

I disagree fully. I think Senator McCain (as someone pointed out, 5.5 years as a prisoner) is a shining example of quality of life after his release.
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I understand what you are saying....
I guess what I am trying to say, is that during the confinement (or ordeal, or whatever) that I personally haven't seen belief systems change the outcomes. I don't believe in prolonging suffering, especially if the end result is death or at best, a poor quality of life.....

Quality of life being something that can only be defined by the person (ie, if I couldn't dance anymore).