Colorado Voters Accept Right-To-Die Measure

Re:Colorado Voters Accept Right-To-Die Measure by corbet on Thursday November 10, 2016 @09:41AM (#12920702)

Colorado resident here. A few years back, I watched my wife die of cancer, in great pain, and with many other associated problems. She tried to find a doctor who could give her the option to end things, should she no longer be able to stand it, but none were able to help her.

I voted yes. Forcing people to live through that is beyond cruel.

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Re:Colorado Voters Accept Right-To-Die Measure by searine on Thursday November 10, 2016 @11:53AM (#12921997)

The Right To Die is an often ignored but important law for the exact reasons you listed. It's something you don't think you need until you absolutely do need it.

These Frontline Documentaries are very explanatory for those who want to know more :

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/suicide-plan/

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/suicidetourist/

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/facing-death/

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/being-mortal/

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Re:Colorado Voters Accept Right-To-Die Measure by JBReefer on Thursday November 10, 2016 @09:49AM (#12920773)

Jesus, that's a horrible story. I'm very sorry you had to go through that ... holy hell.

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Re:Colorado Voters Accept Right-To-Die Measure by toomuchtodo on Thursday November 10, 2016 @01:00PM (#12922633)

I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for voting yes.

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Re:Colorado Voters Accept Right-To-Die Measure by ALee on Thursday November 10, 2016 @05:18PM (#12925028)

Fellow Colorado voter - really happy I voted on this, for your wife and for death with dignity.

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