RIP Tony Nicklinson

I'm happy for him, he's battled for this for so long and he's now at peace. It's just a shame he wasn't allowed a dignified death.
Rest in Peace x
 
sprytzer said:
The law is an ass!!
Animals have more rights regarding death than humans!!
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Actually they don't have many rights at all. Humans have rights to decide what is in their best interests. The animals get no say in it!

I felt very sorry for Tony Nicklinson and wouldn't wish anyone to have to continue living on such circumstances when they didn't want to. I would probably legalise assisted suicide. However I can also see that changing the law to allow people to kill others is a very difficult and grey area and subject to potential abuse.
 
Agree with BK - this is a huge issue which needs very careful thought. The worst laws are made when reacting to a situation, rather than being brought in after due consultation.
Really feel for his family, they must be both relieved & grieving at the same time.
 
BeesKnees said:
Actually they don't have many rights at all. Humans have rights to decide what is in their best interests. The animals get no say in it!
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Exactly. So why can't humans decide when it is in their OWN best interest to be able to go. We also, get no say in it. At least the animals are allowed a merciful death.
 
The only thing he did that I disagree with was his route to change the law. Elected, accountable parliament must decide this matter, not appointed, unaccountable judges.
 
I heard his reaction to the rejection of his appeal on the radio and it moved me to tears. So glad he's at peace now.

I wish things could be considered on a case by case basis rather than a blanket approach, although understand the implications of a legal precedent being set.
 
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