Silenced

In the last few days I have had informal discussions with a number of people about the state of  'Aged Care' in Australia.  All have been silent supporters of Euthanasia.   All have spoken of their plans for a dignified end of their lives, and I've heard a raft of unrealistic plans for ending their lives.  No one wants to go into a nursing home.

One discussion was about the way we Australians are silenced as a community.  People feel intimidated discussing the topic, intimidated by 'the government' and the Christian lobby.  But neither the Governments nor the Christian lobby have come up with a solution that removes the risk of spending one's last days in pain, discomfort or with dignity.

Listen to the story of a woman in South Australia who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis, and of the issue as discussed in the state earlier this year.  Click here

From Exit International's website

"VOLUNTARY euthanasia is illegal in all states and territories in Australia but attempts are being made in South Australia and Tasmania to change these laws.

A Bill has been put to the South Australian Parliament to provide a medical defence for doctors who provide treatment which shortens a patient's life.

Euthanasia advocate Dr Philip Nitschke said multiple Bills had been put to the South Australian Parliament in the past and although all had failed, the outcome had been closer each time.

He said there was no movement to legalise voluntary euthanasia in Queensland and those caught helping someone commit suicide could face life in jail."

Why not discuss the issue with you friends and family, and lobby your state parliamentarians?

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