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[Charles]

Originally Posted by Rex E.

A year ago I'd have argued with ya til the cows came home on this subject. Lot's of old religious stuff and that in my head. I was speaking with a friend whom I have a tremendous amount of respect for on this topic about 6 months ago. He said

"Who am I to judge what is to much for another human to take either mentally or physically. And who am I to judge them once they've done the deed"

It finally clicked with me. I think completely different on the topic these days.

I came to that conclusion in my 20's whenever my favorite uncle died.

The folks sent him to the hospital, and while I was there I heard him tell the nurses, "Goddamnitt, get out of here and let me die."

All the old man wanted was to die at home. The folks should have just taken him a fifth of Four Roses (he liked that shit) and just humored him until he passed.

The absolutely worst thing they could do was send him to the hospital. As far as I know, I think that was the only time he was in a hospital for his entire life.

Chas

[djv8ga]

Originally Posted by Charles

When you get right down to it, I consider my death to be pretty damned personal, and I don't want a bunch of asshole uplifters dragging it out for their personal benefit. I know I'm going to die, let me do it on my own terms.

Chas

Me too. Make room for someone else.

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by barbara

Chas, if those are your wishes, you need to put it in writing.

Very true. Protect yourself from do-gooders, Chas.
I made sure it's in my will, "No feeding tubes, no artificial life support."

We still have family members/friends acting up, because "...you could have saved your Dad!".

"SAVED HIM"???

He was 92 years old, of clear mind and WANTED to go....Even threatened to punch anyone who tried to "help him". "GET THE HELL AWAY FROM ME OR I'LL GIVE YOU A LUMP!"

Dave