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Hi Compassus,

Thanks for the reply. I completely agree that there is no comparison to make between a rabbit being killed against its will and a person consciously wishing to die.


I took this from Wikipedia:

Euthanasia conducted with the consent of the patient is termed voluntary euthanasia. Active voluntary euthanasia is legal in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Passive voluntary euthanasia is legal throughout the U.S. per Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health. When the patient brings about his or her own death with the assistance of a physician, the term assisted suicide is often used instead. Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland and the U.S. states of Oregon, Washington and Montana. I know that modern science needs to develop compassion in its 'quest for life'. Some countries and states have legislated to take the burden away from the technicians (when I say technicians, I mean medical staff in hospitals etc.). I assume this leaves space for choice. I really don't know.

A young friend of mine here in France died a few years ago from cancer. My friend, family and the medical team decided together that it was the end and there was no point in keeping him going and he died painlessly on a May morning after having said goodbye to the ones he loved. It sounds very simple, doesn't it.

Kindest regards

Gyaltsen