The article is about a called Tony Nicklinson. His age is 57
and seven years ago. paralyzed after a stroke. The only way to communicate is
by blinking or through limited head movement. He doesn’t want to live anymore
because as he said his life is dull, miserable and intolerable. Death is his
only way out. His wife said that he was always the live and soul of the party
.She said she has thought about ending his life herself but that was out of the
question because that could take her to prison. The law is very clear about
that in England. It is not allowed. Tony Niclison is now going to court to
fight his right to die.
This is a very difficult situation. I
can imagine that the life of Tony is horrible but If we make a law about assisted suicide who
is deciding that a life is not worth living. I think it’s very dangerous for
the weakest among us like the sick, the old the disabled ones or the homeless.
These are the people who are most in danger of having their lives judged as
being ‘not worth living’. On the other hand, Tony is an intelligent man and he
can make his own choice. If your life is so awfully who am I to say that he has
to go on with his life?
Hi Elvera,
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I think people in these circumstances should be able to decide whether or not they want to end their life. but who am I to say so?
best regards,
Inge
I am sorry for Tony, but is a difficult question and it will always be a point for dicussion. I agree that it is dangerous when people judge about other people's lives, if it is worth living. I also think that there is a difference with people like Tony, who is terribly ill and someone who is depressive because this can change, there will always be a better day.
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