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.
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.
> 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."
Even if it means your taxes increase by 80%?
carolyn