SpankyMcFarland

What if they are unable to understand that they are a burden to their relatives?

Mental competence is a tricky business and this is a final decision.

It's quite false to allege I am advocating torture.

Where have I landed here? Everybody is hard-core for this kid of thing. I think anybody can see the legal problems that could arise if kids are helped die, especially those who are not yet mature minors.. All I am asking you to do is to imagine POSSIBLE problems with this legislation. There are always unexpected problems.

The bizarre thing here is I support assisted suicide. What on earth do you say to people who don't?

There is no reason for an autopsy here.

The first in history for what? I don't think so.

So you should understand my concerns for the particular groups I have mentioned.

Do you understand what informed consent is?

Ex, your expertise in these matters is well known but, to me, Ted's crossover appeal to the Sanders crowd is deeply sub-Trumpian. I suspect Hillary would much prefer a predictable, and not very likeable, chap like Cruz to the mercurial Donald who could box her in on both left and right flanks.

One good thing about Canada is we have not been stuck with two parties for 150 years. It's a serious problem down south now.

Every new policy brings problems. I support assisted suicide but we must keep our eyes open and anticipate how such legislation might be abused. I thought the other side would be fighting with me. It will be a nightmare for doctors at first.

Utterly false. I wish to inflict pain on nobody.

These things are not black and white. I have no desire to interfere in your life. I also have no objection to assisted suicide, freely chosen, and would be more than happy to go that way myself. I merely want to protect the vulnerable e.g. the young, the mentally ill and those with special needs. I will make you a deal. Talk to some handicapped people and their families who are concerned about this legislation. They are easy to find. Modern Utopias have usually been reductive, removing the imperfect. Let us remember that.

These things are not black and white. I have no desire to interfere in your life. I also have no objection to assisted suicide, freely chosen, and would be more than happy to go that way myself. I merely want to protect the vulnerable e.g. the young, the mentally ill and those with special needs. I will make you a deal. Talk to some handicapped people and their families who are concerned about this legislation. They are easy to find. Modern Utopias have usually been reductive, removing the imperfect. Let us remember that.

Another explanation: http://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2016/02/25/man-under-false-impression-his-opinion-carries-weight/

The CBC site tends to shut down any sort of animated discussion at all, left or right.

I have never seen a Canadian crime drama as good as the recent Irish one, Love/Hate. Internationally, I'd say Trailer Park Boys and the Green Gables stuff have made the biggest splash since Beachcombers. Why are we so poor at serious TV drama, at least on the Anglophone side?

The safest thing is not to put them in that spot where they may feel obliged to top themselves. We are not hunter/gatherers who need to leave the weak behind. Some Christan ideas are actually good. Life may not be seen as sacred anymore but it's still very special.

Have you attended any Anglican services in Britain recently? Small, elderly crowds.

It makes a very big difference as 9/11 and San Bernardino demonstrated. The Kings do not control their people and many of their people want to attack the West in the West, unlike Iranians. We can tolerate Iran having local, Asian ambitions.

Iran has far greater potential for progress than KSA. The people are less hostile to the West. Look at the polls - you see ladies in black from head to foot but also girls with scarves, sunglasses and make-up. The election results indicate a strong desire for change.

Iran is changing, moving in the right direction. We don't want sudden transformation which could lead to war and more refugees, It's a bit similar to Cuba. Only the fanatics are unable to see that.

People may feel they are a burden.

I certainly would not like to see this for minors. Vulnerable populations like the physically and mentally challenged and the psychiatrically ill also need to be protected against subtle coercion.