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[raywilb]

I went to see a relative last weekend. he lives in sheltered housing in Manchester. he informed me that he his terminally ill , but he also asked me as he has no access to the internet if I would look up the best way for him to commit suicide when his pain gets unbearable & he has no dignity with needing help just with personal hygiene. scary

[Bigron]

That's a dangerous path to venture down, Ray. You have my total sympathy and respect for whatever you decide to do.

Ron.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Dignitas.

[Doctor Gollum]

We are all terminally ill.

You are walking next to a very fine line. Tread carefully.

Samaritans would probably be a good starting point, or both visit his Gp. Confidentiality is key and I probably wouldn't discuss it any further here.

[ronnyd]

Good advice DG. Be careful when talking to family members Ray. as to some this is a taboo subject.

[aaronjb]

Good advice DG. Be careful when talking to family members Ray. as to some this is a taboo subject.

And worst case you could end up spending some time at Her Maj's Pleasure..

[2boxerdogs]

My father in law asked exactly the same when he was being treated for cancer I ignored his request & let nature take its course . A very difficult situation to get involved with .

[Doctor Gollum]

Good advice DG. Be careful when talking to family members Ray. as to some this is a taboo subject.

Taboo or not, it is still a criminal act.

[ronnyd]

Good advice DG. Be careful when talking to family members Ray. as to some this is a taboo subject.

Taboo or not, it is still a criminal act.

Did i say otherwise?

[Doctor Gollum]

Good advice DG. Be careful when talking to family members Ray. as to some this is a taboo subject.

Taboo or not, it is still a criminal act.

Did i say otherwise?

Not in as many words. I read 'taboo' as a religious or emotional opinion rather than the very different matter of criminality

[ronnyd]

Good advice DG. Be careful when talking to family members Ray. as to some this is a taboo subject.

Taboo or not, it is still a criminal act.

Did i say otherwise?

Not in as many words. I read 'taboo' as a religious or emotional opinion rather than the very different matter of criminality

I,m neither A religious or B emotional regarding this subject DG. It,s just that some people find the subject of death, including assisted dying an emotive subject. In the latter, criminal.

[Lizzie Zoom]

All of us should have the right to die when we feel the time is right, for whatever reason. Death is just the start of a new life.

The law states no one has the right to assist in the death of another party.  But for someone who is watching their loved one suffering in great pain everyday without any hope of getting better, with them crying out for help to die.....................well, what would you do?  I know what I would do

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

In the last year of my Dads life, I would have given him an injection to put him out of his misery if I had the opportunity to do so.
Having said that, I'm very much against legalising assisted dying, because it is very obviously the top of a very slippery slope, where the elderly will start to feel obliged to volunteer to be put to sleep when they think they are becoming a burden rather than making a useful contribution.
It would also be all to easy for people who stand to gain from someones death, to manipulate them into believing that it would be best for all concerned if they were to "slip away peacefully", rather than keep hanging around too long.
Ive told my kids that once I reach the point where I don't have many marbles left they are to whack me over the head with a baseball bat.
They seemed a bit to keen on that idea.       

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

In the last year of my Dads life, I would have given him an injection to put him out of his misery if I had the opportunity to do so.
Having said that, I'm very much against legalising assisted dying, because it is very obviously the top of a very slippery slope, where the elderly will start to feel obliged to volunteer to be put to sleep when they think they are becoming a burden rather than making a useful contribution.
It would also be all to easy for people who stand to gain from someones death, to manipulate them into believing that it would be best for all concerned if they were to "slip away peacefully", rather than keep hanging around too long.
Ive told my kids that once I reach the point where I don't have many marbles left they are to whack me over the head with a baseball bat.
They seemed a bit to keen on that idea.       

Oh yes......the temptation is there. Especially if in need of money.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

In the last year of my Dads life, I would have given him an injection to put him out of his misery if I had the opportunity to do so.
Having said that, I'm very much against legalising assisted dying, because it is very obviously the top of a very slippery slope, where the elderly will start to feel obliged to volunteer to be put to sleep when they think they are becoming a burden rather than making a useful contribution.
It would also be all to easy for people who stand to gain from someones death, to manipulate them into believing that it would be best for all concerned if they were to "slip away peacefully", rather than keep hanging around too long.
Ive told my kids that once I reach the point where I don't have many marbles left they are to whack me over the head with a baseball bat.
They seemed a bit to keen on that idea.       

Yes. Very keen. They are standing behind you with a baseball bat as you type.