Today the House of Lords passed the Second Reading of the Assisted Dying Bill. Amazing that it could truly become law if passed in the commons.
I know not everyone believes in this. I accept your views and respect your various opinions. But for those who share my beliefs, have a look at the Dignity in Dying website: About us - Dignity in Dying
Sue
It can be a real minefield, but for me it is simple in that I’d rather have the option to pull the plug rather than to carry on if or when things are intolerable for me.
Mick
i only told my daughters the other day i have a DNR. I do not want to end up in a bed being hooked up and if i get total dementia i dont want to be here, i have seen the aftermath of these things.
I have seen the undignant way people die with suffering its terrible and many people who watch never get over it either.
I new my husband was dying of sepsis he had to struggle to breath for another 12 hours when he could have just as easy gone to sleep quietly and peacefully. It affected my mental health and still does.
I share the same view and feel it is something needed here… True I think people will make up their own minds on the subject but those of us Msers want to have choices?, does that make any sense Sue 
I’m all for it. Makes me want to headbutt a wall when people say it shouldn’t be a thing. Why is it humane to put a pet down to end it’s suffering but not give a person that same option?
I’ve got various ways out in mind. Problem is with MS you have know idea what the next relapse/s will bring and that could prevent you carrying some or all of them out. Which means without getting someones help I’ll likely end up going earlier than I’d prefer. As waiting could prevent me from carrying one out and I wouldn’t want someone to help when that’d get them landed with legal troubles.
Legal assisted dying would give me the ability to hold off from acting rashly. I’d be given the choice to wait and decide when I’m actually ready.
I looked into Dignitas many years ago and the expense involved was massive. I discussed getting help from a friend, but he later got married and had kids so I no longer want him involved. There is no way I want my wishes to have any legal impacts on others. I also had a self managed plan, which was scuppered by new circumstances. I hope now that there will be legal means to make an informed choice that causes no problems for others. Having taken very sick pets to the vet to prevent suffering, I would like to have the same option. I recognise that others may think this is wrong or could be exploited by unscrupulous people but I am happy to express my personal feelings here.
M
I appreciate that not everyone feels this way, but if it comes to a point where I can’t cope with this thing any more (not at the moment but who knows) - I want to be able to go quietly at a time of my own choosing, without getting other people involved.
Personally, I think it’s a great idea.
The last thing I heard my grandmother say was ‘I want it to end’ and she lived for another 4 years.
NO THANKS. When I want out, I want out, and I’d rather do it safely than do it myself.
I feel that everyone has the right to self-determination and if assistance is needed from a third party, they should not be prosecuted for carrying out the person’s wishes.
I have also seen the effects of someone living with dementia and COPD, and the suffering is heartbreaking, both for the person affected and those who care for them.
We wouldn’t condemn our beloved pets to live this way, we shouldn’t do it to people.
Personally I wouldn’t vote for this, because there will always be the one who abuses the law and lives could be taken wrongly. It’s gotta be watertight. Besides I believe we are on God’s timetable, not our own. However I do respect everyone else’s opinion.
I dont think it would be as simple as just pulling the plug when you’re ready, suerly there would be implications with life insurance, beneficiaries, wills ect and stuff like that ?
I think it is a minefield, but one that needs to be explored nevertheless. I am for it. A person should have the right to make an informed choice and the right to change their minds at whatever stage.
Jx