Posted by TamaraJ on March 2, 2005, at 15:37:50
In reply to Re: the news » TamaraJ, posted by Toph on March 1, 2005, at 22:21:30
Thanks Toph. There was a mistake in the first sentence of my last post. It should have read ". . . coldhearted if I am NOT triggered . . ." There are a lot of people who find this type of discussion distasteful. And, I think there are a lot of people who feel that life should be preserved at all costs - even if it means at the expense of another's dignity. Why, because they think it is the moral thing to do? Is it moral to let another suffer - both physically and emotionally? How many people will have to be tried in a court of law and perhaps go to prison for doing the humane and compassionate thing for a loved one? I am just rambling now, so I will shut up.
Oh, and Toph, please do not be tired of living. You are a wonderful person who really makes a difference. I, for one, have always benefitted from your posts, those which are philosphical in nature and those which are humorous and those which are simply supportive and caring. You are a special person (((Toph))).
Take care,
Tamara
> You make perfect sense to me. It's a wonder how people disrespect the wishes of frail , confused, and ill people by imposing their will, their beliefs, on to them under the guise of knowing what's best for another person. I keep trying to convince my wife to let me go if I am only hanging on by a thread some day. Even healthy, I am mainly tired of living as it is.
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