Thats why I think this issue is a social issue, not a political one. This is probably the closest, nearest and dearest decision a person could ever make, in their whole life. And being such a personal thing, it seems to me it is more up to him, himself, his family, his pastor, and his doctor.
Not some legislature or court 3000 miles away.
Does anyone know how many people in Oregon have used this option? Are there a lot of doctors that participate? And am I correct that a coma patient isn't included in the law? Can his/her family decide for that person?
I don't think ANY doctor really "knows" how long a person will live. It's a guess, based on statistics, at best. I would think that if a person is of sound mind when this decision is made, then that person could use their sound mind to carry out their wishes without involving courts or doctors.