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mikey · 14-06-2011, 05:32 PM

I watched it too, and agree that it was very moving.

I do think human euthanasia should be legal. I think being able to end the life of somebody who is suffering is a privilige. I also think that individuals suffering from an incurable and progressive illness should have the choice as to how and when they die.

I admit, though, that my view has definitely been altered by my experiences as a vet, where euthanasia is commonplace.

14-06-2011, 05:32 PM	#4
mikey I'm a girl Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK I am currently:	I watched it too, and agree that it was very moving. I do think human euthanasia should be legal. I think being able to end the life of somebody who is suffering is a privilige. I also think that individuals suffering from an incurable and progressive illness should have the choice as to how and when they die. I admit, though, that my view has definitely been altered by my experiences as a vet, where euthanasia is commonplace.
	There are, it has been said, two types of people in the world. There are those who, when presented with a glass that is exactly half full, say: 'This glass is half full'. And then there are those who say: 'This glass is half empty'. The world belongs, however, to those who can look at the glass and say: 'What's up with this glass? Excuse me? Excuse me? This is my glass? I don't think so. My glass was full! And it was a bigger glass! Terry Pratchett