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Originally Posted by Bill14564
I tend to agree but I acknowledge that there are concerns:
- Was it my choice or did someone convince me it was my choice?
- Is it really time to die with dignity or is this a symptom of depression?
- Who is to say there is no chance that tomorrow I would make a different choice?
There have been very few good ideas that someone hasn't found a way to abuse or corrupt. Death is final - there is no way to correct a mistake.
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Actually there is a very simple solution. It's my choice. I don't care if I am depressed. I don't care if I was foolish enough to let someone talk me into it. It is MY choice.
Now, what if I am incapacitated and can't make that choice. Then we have a problem.
In Florida, according to my PCP in the VA, your living will stating your end of life preferences in case you are incapacitated, are not legally binding on the doctor at your bedside. They are "suggestions". So, if I get a religious fanatic that doesn't believe in "giving up". Then they can hook me up and torture me for years against my expressed wishes. The VA on the other hand will attempt to follow my end of life living will, and so, I am going to do everything I can to be transported to a VA hospital if stuff happens.