Inhomanity to man and wo-man

[Mister Anderson]

Never mind religion, basic humanity and compassion indicates euthanasia for people or animals that are suffering a terminal illness with no hope of recovery or cure.

I have promised members of my family that if they are heading towards a vegative state, double incontinance, in pain, etc. that I will bring them to Dignitas in Switzerland to allow them perform assisted suicide.

Might sound cold and callous, but to me it's an act of love.

I don't think there's anything cold and callous in that decision if it's made from a place of love. Quite the opposite actually, it's a very hard decision to make and one that should be made without the looming shadow of religious dogma.

[Mister Anderson]

I'm sorry but I don't think animals should come into this conversation. Not the same thing in my view.

My problem with euthanasia is some people might feel pressured by there family's. I think if you are going to have a terrible death you should make your case before a judge and let them decide if there is pressure on you or not. But most doctors/family members will help you out in private I think anyway. And if they don't, useless!





Well I have no intention of telling any of mine.

The fear that family pressure might be an influence is a valid concern, I'd hope that Ireland would take the precautionary measures that Switzerland have done.


I disagree about the animals by the way, I don't think there's a lot of difference between us and the rest of the animal kingdom. I think if we're lucky enough to grow a bit more as a species we'll finally realize that.


My hippy side of course.


And yes, I won't tell any of mine either. Until I have them firmly strapped in the chair


(joking)