Absolutely yes! I have a terminal illness, no chance of survival. I will spend my last months, if not years laying on a hospital bed wearing nappies, being fed thru iv, not being able to communicate or even recognize my children

The 'Right to Die Law' seems to be working quite well now that people are using it. I think the question actually is 'Do we have the right to determine when our lives will end regardless of how old we are?'

Age, diseases,

yes

No

Yes all politicians should be euthanised or at least spayed.

I think that would be more dignified way of saying your last goodbyes especially if they were in pain a happier way to leave their loved ones behind. as long as they weren't able to have any sort of pain medication/ management as their only last resort

If all other pain management and treatment was exhausted and your quality of life diminished only to get worse then this option could be explored. My sister has had multiple surgerys,on her spine, throat,internal organs arms and face. She has fibromyalgia, is allergic to all pain killers and her bowels don't work,so she eats very little and is ill most of the day. She has decided to try legalised marijuana ( oil) as a last attempt at pain management. It is difficult to see her,as she is now,but I can't imagine her not being in my life. I hope we never get to the point where euthanasia is considered.

Where it can be established that the person has : A) made that decision themselves without pressure from others B) Is not suffering from temporary conditions that can be addressed; C) Where the person has a terminal or seriously debilitating condition which they have expressed they no longer wish to endure. There has to be some flexibility, people are complex, suffering is subjective & people don't always fit neatly into little categories. I do think people should have the right to choose to die, the only thing we ever really own in life is our own bodies & whilst certain types prefer to take away bodily control ( especially from women) I think it should be upheld. There has to be checks & balances though to avoid greedy relatives getting mum/dad/ grandma/ grandpa etc bumped off etc

yes

its law here now. (SA) strict perameters and guidelines)

I think yes, or else we're just forcing people to arbitrarily live longer, despite those extra years having awful quality of life that they don't want to suffer through. Yes it's about dignity, individual agency, reduction of suffering so yes I believe it should be accepted.

If the occurence of illness us preventing them in any such way and they are willing to be able to decide themselves therefore without an expert appointed. Therefore who in there right mind votes for such thing?Just like who in there right mind gives them the reason to Judge.

Who in there right mind would vote for something like that? Just like who in there right mind has a right to judge people?

Yes definitely. It is legal in some states. My friend with brain cancer established her residence in one of these states so she can do exactly that when the time comes. It is humane and gives a person their dignity.

It 100% should be legal, but there has to be safeguards so greedy or vindictive relatives are not calling the shots. Everyone should have the right to determine when they have had enough, when they have endured enough pain, to determine when THEY think THEIR life has not become worth living. Religion should have nothing to do with it and religious influencers should have no say whatsoever, except in their own determinations for their own life, nobody elses. Not ever.Edited 30-Jul-23 14:14pm

Maybe but Saints suffered for our souls.

Certainly should be available. My Mother spent three years in a bed not knowing who she was or able to do anything for herself. Surely the Christian thing to do would have been to see her on her way to heaven where she could enjoy the company of God.

To suffer at time means you are not only doing it for God's greater glory but for the salvation of souls and other you love. You only have to look at the Saints.

I’m over 70yrs old, I’m not embracing youth in Asia or anywhere else and that’s that …….lol

I don't think we should embrace but accept...

yes, but the must guide lines - and the person wanting it must have valid reason, - heath/mental etc.

is that Scott Morrison on that bench? Edited 02-Dec-22 23:11pm

Just have to add..the term "embrace" isn't really the feeling I get around euthanasia. I have watched a few Documentaries involving the process and it's really really sad. The prospect of it is so frightening and confronting especially when it could happen.

My husband asks to go to the Hospice sometimes when he's feeling really down. It is both terrifying and yet understandable. It can be unbearable seeing someone have minimal control of their physical body and knowing you will go to prison if you end their struggle and suffering. And if they want to end it themselves their choices are violent or drawn out- starvation. When he takes off we have to check the river to see he hasn't driven into it.

As an Australian politician once said: "What do I think of euthansia? I think we should look out for our own young people first".

My heart goes out to you Carol. Yes I was in a similar situation. Many people believe palliative care is the answer and that pain can be managed - how wrong they are in some cases! I also suffer from PTSD 27 years later from my experience and trauma caused by 4 years of absolute hell as i watched my husband and son suffer in agony. I watched as the medics took my son into surgery to give him nerve blocks which didn't work. What mother can stand watching their son scream in pain only to be told by the Drs there was nothing they could do! Yes, yes, yes to Euthansia Edited 29-Nov-22 13:00pm

Of course we should. We don't put our pets through misery, but we will our loved ones. So, our pets feelingd are more important? Animals have a place in Heaven, and so do we. Depart on your own terms you will be warmly welcomed on the other side.

A person who has stated that they don't want to be kept alive to suffer needlessly their wishes should be respected. Watching somebody suffer agonizing pain when there is no hope of survival or can not be quality of life should not be forced to suffer.

Compassion, pain free and dignity, should all be considered!

I watched my Mum die it was truly horrific, her skin was going moody and she smelt. My Mum would have been horrified a and it is something my brothers and sister will never forget. Why are we more humane to animals. It just doesn’t make sense!!!

No, we should not embrace euthanasia, but include it along with other measures for managing end of life issues. We are an ethnically and religiously diverse society and euthanasia as a lawful option fulfills a need.

It should be allowed. Different laws are in place, and on the grounds of the person being of sound mind etc. what if the disease is taking their mind? Where’s the quality of life and ability to chose not to suffer for themselves and the rest of their family….? We should have the ability to chose this ahead of time when someone is still sound of mind, or allow the choice by multiple family members and professionals collectively.

How many will push idea to do euthanasia by doctors. Its should be number doctor number mental health doctor before do this. Will end a life because they don't want live at 20s. What you think

personal choice, and you make that choice yourself

Yes definitely should embrace these laws if I pets are sick we put them done for kindness as we don't want them to suffer ... It should be allowed for humans with incurable deceases I know they get morphine to help with the pain but they still suffer I have watched family members go through cancer and in the end they passed away .in Adelaide euthanasia will be available by dying patients which will be a blessing as there will be no more suffering. I would be excessing this treatment if I had a terminal illness as I wouldn't want my grandkids seeing me in that much pain .some people may say it's selfish but they are not the ones suffering and I wonder if they were in this predicament would they change their minds I know people have different views because of their religion and believe.. but why make the outcome longer than needs to be

IF U WANTTO GO JUST DO IT

No, it should never be allowed or legalized. Who decides? A sick person who perhaps isn't in their right mind? Depressed people? For people suffering there is Palliative care and I can't see a case where it would otherwise be warranted. We don't agree with the death penalty but we'll agree to Euthanasia. I have heard people who survived a suicide attempt say they regreted the decision almost immediately so who says Euthanasia would be any different. As bad as things might seem I do believe where there's life there's hope.

The trouble with giving the government control over things like the right to take away lives is that they quickly broaden the scope so that before long people are being euthanised whether they consent or not.

To me it’s a no brainer I personally will want to hang on as long as I can but if others want to die what’s the problem with that? Edited 28-Nov-22 19:12pm

I live in Adelaide (SA) we have passed our Voluntary Assisted Dying Act and it commences in Jan 2023. Dr's at present are being trained in the protocols. https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/primary+and+specialised+services/voluntary+assisted+dying/voluntary+assisted+dying+in+south+australia

yes

not in my humble opinion,since it will be likely abused

Depends there are a lot of elderly people that are kept alive on medication in the nursing homes these poor people are just in a medicated coma some are over 100 years old they are unaware of everything and just sleep all day and night so sometimes yes

I am really surprised at the comments below, and I agree whole-heartedly. I saw with my own eyes my father struggling to get out of this world! He had absolutely no rights! In my eyes, he was tortured more than any animal would EVER be allowed to be tortured. He had prostate cancer that led to bone cancer which I heard is the most painful of all cancers, and I believe that to be true! He was a gentle soul his whole life. He made trouble for no one, was a great husband, father, grand-father and provider! His family was all he cared about. For the last two years of his life, he was in the hospital more than he was out. They even castrated him to give him a couple more months of life. The family misunderstood and thought it would give him a couple more years! My mother was devastated at the thought of it. They took even his manhood from him. He had nothing left! All he asked for was to be able to sit down at the dinner table one more time! He never complained except when the pain was unbearable for even the strongest of men! I heard him scream in pain and felt so helpless. My heart was shattered! My sisters stood outside his door while the urologist tried to insert a catheter. There was no room for one because of the tumors! My dad cried out in pain as the doctor attempted to force the catheter into somewhere it couldn't go! I heard him scream then they took him out of bed for the last time. My mother and I looked into his pitiful eyes as he begged for someone to shoot him! I'll never forget that day! Because of it, I am not the same. I know it has produced PTSD in me in some form. He could NOT do a damned thing to end his pain--nothing!!! He was at the mercy of those who kept giving him treatment for something that could not longer be treated just to get that almighty dollar at the price of my dad's suffering! Looking back, I wish I had sued them for torturing him! I found out recently that he had also asked his grandson to shoot him! I doubt I could have pulled the trigger because I was his youngest daughter, and the light of his life. Maybe for that reason, I should have. Prison time would have been worth it to know I had done the ethical thing! After he finally, died, he looked absolutely gorgeous! His hair had come in curly, and he looked like he had never been sick a day in his life! That was the dad that I longed to see all of that time he was sick. Yes, his mental capacity was stable, he knew there was only one end, and he was a Christian wanting to be with the Lord! The tears flow as I write this! No family should ever have to go through this! Please get this legislation passed. We don't want our animals to suffer, but we let people suffer! Don't love animals more than your family!!! PLEASE!!! Edited 28-Nov-22 17:39pm

i believe everyone should have the right to govern their own body and life as long as they are in sold mind state when deciding their choice

Only if someone who is suffering with no chance of recovery.

some people should be euthanased where they want it or not

Yes if someone is suffering with no chance of recovery and it is their request to pass on then it should be permitted.

It depends on the situation

is euthanasia just legally making someone else responsible for your murder? what's wrong with simply committing suicide if live conditions are outside your comfort zone?

Assisted dying rather than euthanasia

Absolutely it should be. Especially for our loved ones who are in pain, or are not living their best quality of life should be allowed to make this decision. Although I feel like it could be used wrongly, for example a manipulative partner or family member pushing a person to get this done for their own reasons.

If someone is of sound mind and physically able they can end their own life whenever they want. In the cases where suicide is not an option, and are of sound mind, they should be able to pull the plug whenever they want. It's certainly not my place to force my ideals and beliefs onto someone else. How more personal can you get? The need to be treated with respect not scorn.

Definately should be permitted, we put animals out of there misery if they are seriously ill so the same should apply to people and if it is their wish then so be it.

If the person seeking euthanasia has been evaluated for sanity and it is their wish, I think it's then between them and their higher power or just them by themselves if no higher power. But I'm not against it because I'm not in their position. And I pray for those in that position.

Absolutely should be permitted but it should be up to the person that will suffer a devastating end to life and not the family. I have seen the suffering first hand and I for one will not let my family go through that with me.

Only in extreme cases where there is no cure and the person would be in agony until their last breath. Why should they have to suffer when there is no end to their agony. They should be able to die with dignity but only if it's their decision.Edited 28-Nov-22 15:06pm

AS SOMEONE WHO HAS WATCHED MUCH LOVED FAMILY MEMBERS REACH THE END OF THEIR LIFE DOPED UP TO THE EYEBALLS WITH MORPHINE TO COPE WITH THE PAIN AND UNAWARE OF WHO IS WITH THEM OR WHERE THEY ARE, I HEARTILY ENDORSE THE IDEA OF BEING ABLE TO END MY LIFE WHEN I CHOOSE, IF I HAVE AN INCURABLE DISEASE. LET ME DIE WITH DIGNITY, SURROUNDED BY THOSE I LOVE, PLAYING MY FAVOURITE MUSIC, SAYING GOODBYE APPROPRIATELY.

Yes but there must be strict laws to ensure it is the wish of the person involved and not a family decision

I am a female. 62 years of age. 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Parkinson's. While I have embraced my diagnosis, I have also made my children and family, that it will be my choice as to when I die. No suffering, dignity in death as I have had in life.

Absolutely we should and a family friend did this in Canada some years back. He was very sick and was determined not to be a burden to his family and the hospital he would have had to stay until his death. Brave man to be one of the first to do so. Not easy to do you do have to be terminally ill wit some thing like cancer and two doctors have to sign off on all the mountain of paper work so do not think they are just putting people down for the sake of it because it isn't true. Who wants to be that kind of burden on any one? Me no way Thank you very much.

Definitely yes. I have nursed people dying of cancer in such horrible pain that even heroin gave no relief. It’s not murder as the God botherers would have you believe. It’s called dying with dignity!

No, I don't feel that we have right to play God. My mother passed away last year at 99 years of age. She was deaf and blind, but she had dreams of speaking with my Dad and my brother before she was ready to join them. I feel that God is the final judge of when to take them, except in cases of unexpected, or accidental deaths

I think if you are terminal ill it should be aloud

I just recently had a friend with terminal cancer choose to pass via voluntary assisted dying. Certainly made me think about my own mortality. I am glad she had the option, whilst watching her go through this I thought this really isn't an option I would choose for myself. But it should be an option for people with terminal illness who wish to take that path.Edited 28-Nov-22 14:09pm

Up to the individual. Anything that is terminal. It's not an easy way out

WHEN HE OR SHE IS IN REAL BAD PAIN AND WANT TO END THEIR LIFE THATS WHAT MY UNCLE WANTED . THE POOR FELLOW I HELD HIS HAND AND HE TOLD ME HE WANTED TO PASS ON HE WAS AS COLD AS A FROG AND I PUT HIM BACK TO BED AND HE DIED THAT NIGHT. WITH TEARS IN MY EYES . That's Life People. Deponch

Yes allow euthanasia. My son and husband and brother all died an horrific death, all wanted euthanasia. Who are we to say they must suffer until the end. Furthermore I would add that anyone who stands by and allows these people to suffer in the hope that God will take them when he's ready is sick in the headEdited 28-Nov-22 13:37pm

I'm not sure, since a person may want to end it all one day, and feel differently the next.

Any and cut down the poor care in Palliative Care or worse the nursing homes that they send Long term Patients to after they exhaust their time in Palliative Care.

Yes

Only when someone really wants to go.

Yes, our son in law has terminal throat cancer and it is so cruel!! If he lived in Victoria there would be an opportunity to help him but because we live across the river in NSW and he can't. The law needs to be changed so we can help anyone who is terminally ill

I don't know about embracing euthanasia, but it should be acceptable and legal.

yes we should embrace everywhere

You bet. We do it for suffering pets but we are expected to suffer, is that fair?

If you are suffering terrible pain or dying a slow death it’s the humanin thing to do

No. Only God can decide when time is up. Yes it’s painful to see suffering and saw it with my mum. Doctors asked me what do you want Us to operate or let nature take over. She lasted 1 day

An older friend withered away in pain a couple of years ago and it's obvious he didn't want to prolong it knowing it's just a painful waiting game. There was no need for it. I'm not particularly interested in being in such a situation either. Stop being selfish and let them go. It's not your life. A religious friend who was dead against euthanasia changed his tune after seeing the state this guy was in.Edited 28-Nov-22 11:38am

my mother would have embraced it. Instead she suffered for over 4 years.

There should be a set of clear legal conditions to prevent abuse.

Nope. This is a communist ideology.

Only if they are terminally I'll. I don't like the idea of supporting euthanasia though because its gonna open up a can of worms. I do understand that people who are in excruciating pain every day where there's nothing they could do about it, wanting to use euthanasia as an option though so yeah it should only be for those people.

I think its upon every individual, their doctor and their family. My mum had a stroke and wasn't responding and the doctors told us we should think about letting her go and we said no and today she is still with us in a hospital care facility but talking and eating but needs 24 hours care and can't move her left arm or leg. When I told her about it and showed her pictures she said to me that why didn't we let her go rather than letting her be bedridden forever. I know we did the thing for us but that isn't what my mum thinks.

It should be done on a case by case basis as everyone's situation is different. The terminally ill should have a choice and final say in what happens to their own body- if they feel they have reached a point where they wish for it to end, it should be allowed. Only an ill person knows how their illness is affecting their own body. We can't feel or see inside their body, we can't always see their pain.

works for me!

I think it is important to allow people to die in dignity. It should be agreed upon in advance and only in terminal cases. Similar to hospice, it should allow a person to choose a peaceful, pain free death on their own terms.

None.

I believe anyone with a terminal illness that affects their everyday living situation should be able to do this if they feel like it will help along with any elderly who feel they will be benefit off of this thro i do feel there should be a counselling session for anyone who wants to do this before they make the choice

My mother in-law had dementia and was not living for 1 to 2 years at the end of her life. The enormous strain on dad was terrible. She didn't want to be alive like that. This is a good example for euthanasia. We went against her wishes because of the law.

When I am so old I can no longer care for myself, or am in severe pain, I would like to be a ble to be euthanased. Why be a burden to my child and his family? I want that choice, and if I cannot make that choice myself due to being unconscious or something like that, my husband and family have already been told my wishes.

Not keen on embracing youth anywhere let alone in Asia, much rather embrace someone my own age…….lol

In my opinion, there are NO grounds on which euthanasia ought to be permitted. Life, in all its grace, glory and sufferring is TOO precious for any human being to take away. That choice should never be permitted for us to decide.

I feel that we are all born at God's will and thus shall we die at God's will.

NEVER.... You can commit suicide very easily, millions do it everyday world wide, WHY involve someone else. just do it yourself. and stop trying to make evil sound like a good idea.

Anyone with a terminal illness should be able to say if they want to end their life instead of suffering. If they don't want to do it in the end it is their choice to not use it, but it should be legal to those who want it.

I think that the actual term euthanasia requires defining. I believe that good quality Palliative or Hospise Care can give a person living with a terminal disease an easy painless death, but other people with diseases like advanced Dementia, ALS, Muscular Dystrophy and several others not listed here, are ALSO deserving of the right to end their own life and thus their pain. I am going to tell you a short story which is 100% true. About 12 years ago at the hospital I was working at, a man was admitted by the Senior Doctor of the hospital for "terminal sedation". This man had Advanced Alzheimer's Dx. He had always been a contrary man and was known by many people in that area as he used to own the local fish & chip shop. He had been living with his wife and younger daughter but because of his violent temper and physical outbursts they could no longer access respite care for him because it wasn't safe for the staff who were attending to him at the other facility, nor to the other residents as he was a danger to them as well. So they had been, the family, trying to do the best they could to care for him, but they no longer could do so! So, when their options dried, up it was decided by the Aged Care Assessment Team, which included several specialists in their field including a Gerontologist who specifically care for the elderly, and the decision was made by everyone including his wife, that he would enter the hospital with the specific intention to euthanise him! BTW this Is a public hospital I'm talking about in NSW Australia just FYI. We, the RN's who would give him the prescribed opiate and other medications, were advised that if we did not agree with what was taking place then we could abstain from providing this protocol and an alternate RN would give it, but even as a deeply committed Christian I did not see anything that would bother my conscience in providing treatment to this man because EVERY other treatment had failed! It took him 4 days of restful sleep for him to die and no fluids nor foods were given so he would dry out a bit, which often occurs naturally, but in his case it would lead to a more comfortable death. Terminal sedation happens EVERY single day in hospitals around Australia and isn't openly discussed because of the furore it provokes, but nonetheless it happens. The protocol for an at home euthanasia often occurs with another medication like potassium chlorine which is injected IV to stop the heart but it does sometimes include the green drug, used in Veterinary Clinics to euthanasie animals which stops the heart. so even if NOT mandated into Law it DOES happen. But for those who have limited access to professionals willing to treat patients with life ending drugs, these people still suffer in pain. I am 58 years old today and when my oldest son sent me a text earlier I replied, with the utmost honesty, that I hope that it will be the last one I have to suffer through! Confucius said that you have to walk in someone's moccasins before you can understand how their life actually is for them. Please don't wish me Happy Birthday because it isn't! I am sorry that this is so long but this is a very important subject and I wanted to share my opinions! Thanks for reading.

If all attempts to cure have been tried and failed and the patient and family are aware there is no further hope of cure , the person should be given the chance to leave the world on their request. Not to do so just prolongs the agony of the ill person without hope of any other release from their suffering.

Absolutely not! I don't believe in deliberately prolonging life with drugs and treatment when someone is terminally ill. In such a case just make someone as comfortable as possible and let nature take its course. However, to deliberately take someone's life is murder, however it's worded.