The Morality Of Euthanasia Comments

Very moving....I was very touched. It makes you think about the suffering.

This is very moving......'false compassion'...this makes me wonder who is the one that is doing the most suffering. Are we trying to end the patient's suffering or the family's suffering? Very good poem. Sincerely, Mary

Loved the lines: as, after all, we are but slaves of pain and pleasure shuttling as we do, between the two. Well Said. Excellent piece.10++

A serious topic to write, Herbert. Well written. Thank you.

Briefly, Raynette: Suicide = An individual's choice. Assist, you commit murder.No matter what motivation. I wrote a comment in the BMJ, I will send to you if interested. The time is approaching where all manner of people, doctors bureaucrats etc. will be deciding who lives and who dies. The one person not being asked is the patient. Best H

Well Herbert, here I sit in Oregon while the U.S. Supreme Court debates their euthanasia law. I have read your poem three times and can't decide which side of the fence you are on. If I had altzheimers or a late stage of cancer, I would really want that option. I am a coward and choose not to suffer...or not to have my family watch my suffering. Your poem, it seems to me, makes a point for both sides...or am I just wishing? Raynette