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From: Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Euthanasia
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Date: 14 May 91 20:18:20 GMT
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 EA> As for "fear mongering," when men in black coats give men in white coats
 EA> a license to kill the sick and disabled, perhaps, a little old-fashioned
 EA> fear is in order.  It just might save your life.  That is, of course, if
 EA> you value it. And even if you don't, you have *no* right to make it
 EA> easier for the euthanasians to murder those who do.

        I believe euthanasia is a viable option for every citizen
to consider.  We put an injured dog out of the pain.  Humans
deserve the same right.

        When my brain is dead or has no hope of regaining conscious
function then I hope and pray that the attending doctor will
honor my wishes and terminate my bodies life.

        The biggest problem is that everyone thinks their choice
is the best for everyone.  If you want to have all the life
supporting efforts used to keep your body alive I support your
choice.  However, I object to you trying to prevent me from
having my choice carried out.

        That is the purpose of a living will.  I choose to have
one which spells out what I DON'T want done.  I think you should
have one to spell out what you DO want done.

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