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To: orionblamblam

However, in this case, the state has the burden. Therefore I want the state to pay whatever it takes. I do want to give the state the power to take her life, and by extension, my life.


22 posted on 10/17/2006 11:45:09 AM PDT by gridlock (The 'Pubbies will pick up at least TWO seats in the Senate and FOUR seats in the House in 2006)
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To: gridlock

There is a difference between taking a life and chosing not to extend a life by artificial means.

I have a very strong DNR in my health care directive: if I can no longer recognize my family, palliative care only. That's not taking my life, it is preventing the unnecessary prolongation of my death.

It seems to me that many people are afraid to meet their Maker.


23 posted on 10/17/2006 11:57:27 AM PDT by From many - one.
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To: gridlock

> I want the state to pay whatever it takes.

Whatever it takes... to do *what?*

A note: "I want the state to pay whatever it takes," in any other instance, is a phrase that just *screams* "big government tax'n'spend liberal."


25 posted on 10/17/2006 12:02:37 PM PDT by orionblamblam (Prayers... give people the feeling they're doing something without making any real effort.)
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To: gridlock
"Therefore I want the state to pay whatever it takes. "

Even if it means your taxes increase by 80%?

carolyn

28 posted on 10/17/2006 12:06:38 PM PDT by CDHart ("It's too late to work within the system and too early to shoot the b@#$%^&s."--Claire Wolfe)
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