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Assisted Suicide Laws In Canada Struck Down By B.C. Supreme Court - Ruled Unconstitutional. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2012 Jun 15, 13:50

Since Europe and certain American states have been trending the other direction, I'm surprised by this. {nm} Dave3626 Jun 15, 16:49

Nevermind. They said laws *banning* it are unconstitutional. {nm} Dave3626 Jun 15, 17:06

you are spreading misinformation. laws AGAINST assisted suicide laws ruled unconstitutional. Moviesnob Jun 15, 21:31

Not so. Everybody knows that the US & Canadian laws ban Assisted Suicide (except Oregon & Washington). {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2012 Jun 15, 22:06

To that point, watch: "How to Die in Oregon" I am surprised that is not the model instead of the exception. Suicide does not apply to damenchipguy Jun 16, 06:43

That was an excellent film. We have Quality of Life for our pets, but not for humans. Coming soon in Canada. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2012 Jun 16, 13:56

Not crazy about the idea of putting down human beings like we put down crippled racehorses and old cats. {nm} Dave3626 Jun 16, 18:00

Dave, Please watch "How to Die in Oregon" nobobdy is putting anybody down. They are gonna die soon and do not want to lose their diginity. {nm} damenchipguy Jun 16, 18:54

I watched my own father die slowly and painfully from cancer. I know how bad it can be. But I still can't get on board with this idea. Dave3626 Jun 17, 02:40

I will agree, the lighthearted stuff is better on the life board. Sports, Movies, TV, Music, Jokes that sounds like a nice approach. {nm} damenchipguy Jun 17, 07:42

Speaking of music, weren't you the one with the friendd who sang country songs and had one on YouTube? That was a good song if I remember ri Dave3626 Jun 17, 08:23

Friend of a friend made that film. {nm} BSmurf Jun 16, 16:25

Suicide is legal in BC, but assisted suicide is not. I personally want to live as long as possible even if I have a terminal decease. Never elchan Jun 15, 22:38

Curing a disease is not the same as reversing all the damage it has already done to you. {nm} DTravel Jun 16, 12:06

Really, it's a matter of continuing to have hope. Also if they legalize assisted suicide, this could create a situation elchan Jun 16, 13:26

We already have situations and conditions where one is obligated to kill another. {nm} DTravel Jun 16, 17:26

We do? {nm} Dave3626 Jun 16, 18:01

And please don;t reply with "war". The context is completely different. No national security or defense issues here. {nm} Dave3626 Jun 16, 18:03

Actually in war, one is not obligated to kill another, just a good idea not not let them kill you. Don't know if there's research, but elchan Jun 16, 18:58

The majority of them. DTravel Jun 16, 21:10

Good point. Also, it could be easily abused by greedy heirs and unscupulous attorneys. Saw a report on TV where suspicions like that are on Dave3626 Jun 16, 18:02

Also you can argue that obligating a doctor to kill a patient is an infringement on that doctor's rights. elchan Jun 16, 19:01

A doctor assisting a suicide is viewed as a violation of their Hippocratic oath. DTravel Jun 16, 21:12

In Canada since 1972 only one (1) person has ever been charged with Assisting Suicide. He was acquitted. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2012 Jun 15, 23:26

Everyone interested in this topic should watch Michael Haneke's Amour when it comes out, IMO {nm} Jane_Citizen Jun 16, 17:02

Is it an Australian film? You know how we feel about Aussies around here. {nm} Dave3626 Jun 16, 18:04

For info on this film, Search 'Amour' or 'Love'. Thanks, JC. Looking forward to seeing it in December. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2012 Jun 16, 18:09

I couldn't do it because of my beliefs. wroberson Jun 18, 20:52