Euthanasia Referendum

My support, too. Yes, carefully worded legislation but so much more humane than the suffering I’ve seen others experience.

Totally support it, though I think it would need carefully worded legislation.

A friend of mine recently died a long slow and very painful death...so in my view the current system is inhumane.

It would have my vote too. I watched my mother die a long, slow, lingering death through dementia, and I know it was the last thing she would have wanted. We do not let our beloved pets suffer in such a way, so why should we not have the choice to end our lives with dignity if need be?

Mine too. I'd rather die sooner than risk suffering and wasting my DGS's inheritance in care fees.

Gets my vote too ??

I agree too many are travelling abroad and ending their lives earlier then they'd need too because we don't allow euthanasia in this country.

Does anyone think we'd ever have a referendum about it here?

For deeply personal reasons, this would have my full backing.

Thats the problem Sara, your family know they cant ask you under current laws.

If I was asked I would help anyone in my family.

It would break my heart, but it would be worse to watch them suffer. So much better to be done with medical assistance.

It's been happening for a long time. My dear aunt, 40 odd years ago, with a terminal cancer diagnosis, took all her painkillers and drowned herself in the bath. It's so sad that people die all alone.

Be careful what you wish for in these times of austerity, talk of insurance for social care, and an ageing population.

Don’t forget we are seen as bed-blocking, boomers who get more than our fair share of the cake.

I think the point to remember is that British people every week either travel abroad to die assisted, or do it alone for illness related reasons.

So IT IS HAPPENING. whether its legal or not. Legalising just makes it safer. Same as abortion.

Me too, agree with Nico.

We should have the right to choose.

Gets my vote too.

My cat Tara will not suffer- why should I? I also agree with nico97.

Agree with nico97

I joined Exit and after three months got the booklet about how to do it painlessly at home without assistance.
Doctor assisted dying would be nicer.

For many years I have been subscribing to the charity 'Dignity' .

Totally agree with nico97

Gets my vote provided that it's carried out under scrupulous terms.

We have so much choice in our lives now. We can surely make our wishes clear beforehand and be allowed an opportunity to end it all. The thought of lingering on, helplessly, in agony (so pointless and cruel) worries me greatly. We should still have a choice.

Some people may have religious beliefs (e.g. God's will or pain cleansing) that prevent them allowing euthanasia. Many medical staff, too, have a strong belief in preserving life at all costs. The rest of us would prefer to go quickly!