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From: Ann.Parsons@f207.n260.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Parsons)
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Subject: Re: Euthanasia
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Date: 14 May 91 20:12:40 GMT
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Hi Russel,

 RH> Im puzzled. In this part of the world euthanasia relates to
 RH> people of sound mind making a conscious decision when faced
 RH> with a prognosis which they choose not to live. Yet, most of
 RH> this conversation focuses on a decision to cease life by
 RH> someone else for an individual who can't express a view ie.

The reason you find us discussing this subject in this way is that when legal
suicide is permitted, it allows unscrupulous people to take advantage of the
weak. Have you ever heard the expression give an inch and they'll take a mile?

 RH> Strange. Are the Australian and US usages of English so
 RH> different. Inherrant in any such process is the expression of
 RH> CONSCIOUS will. After all, if you don't own your own life who
 RH> does?

The Author of Life own's your life. You know, Russel, it wasn't so long ago
that people who committed suicide weren't permitted burial in consacrated
ground. The commandment says "Thou shalt not kill."  It doesn't have
amendments.

Take care.

Ann P.

 RH> Regards .............. Russell
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