January 21, 2010 | 
Jamie | 
A bill launched today would legalise assisted suicide in Scotland? Do you agree? Vote here: http://bit.ly/18MII3 and all views welcome.
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I’m really in two minds about this. My brain says ‘Yes’ – why prolong the pain of those that are suffering terminal illness? Should they not have the right to chose a dignified end? But my heart says ‘No’ out of fear of the legislation being abused, fear of people ending their lives to stop their own perception that they are a burden on family etc. It is a tough debate.
I’m 100% against this on a several grounds – firstly my beliefs tell me that life is sacred, secondly someone purposely ending another persons life is murder and thirdly this devolves aspects of the law from the judiciary to doctors and nurse who may or may not want to take these actions. This is the thin end of a bad wedge.