End of Life Option Act
@nanette64 (20364)
Fairfield, Texas
June 12, 2016 10:22am CST
California has become the 5th state to allow people to choose the right to die when someone is terminally ill. I realize that the Bible states, "God giveth and God taketh away", however, for someone who is suffering and know they will never be whole again, they should have the right to choose when the 'time' is right.
There are 7 mandatory requirements that the patient must follow in order to qualify for the new law (listed in the link below), which I find quite acceptable. I know if it was me and I knew I had less than 6 months to live, I would want this option.
I can see no dignity in lying in a bed hooked up to machines waiting for my body to finally give in or to my family who would suffer more than I would watching my body waste away. All states should have this law.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
12 Jun 16
When my mother underwent radiation for massive cancer, it didn't take but 2 weeks for her to wind up in the hospital dying. It took her 3 days to die while in horrible pain @Marcyaz . I don't want that for anybody.
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
12 Jun 16
@nanette64
No one wants to go through that at the end of their days. I would not want that either.
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@paigea (35713)
• Canada
12 Jun 16
@nanette64 None of us would want to go through that would we. I would like to choose for myself as well.
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@irenen1 (228)
• New Bedford, Massachusetts
13 Jun 16
Having a living will is a must. When you are in charge of a loved one's life, it is the hardest decision to put their wishes before your heart. I just wanted to put my Dave in my pocket and take him home and continue to love him.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
13 Jun 16
It's hard to not be on the selfish end of things when it's someone you love @irenen1 .
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
13 Jun 16
Except for the fact that it makes a lot of money for the hospital or hospice as they file for insurance money @jaboUK .
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
12 Jun 16
I agree with you. I have told my family, do not put me on any life machine. I don't want to just lay in bed forever..I would rather go talk to GOD instead
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