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""If, when the time came... Judy said to me, 'But what about you? What about the risk of prosecution?', I'd say, 'That's my problem, I'll deal with that, don't worry about it.' And for me, it would be the locked room, the bottle of whisky and the revolver. I wouldn't want to mess around.""


purest partridge!!!!

Charity Dying in Dignity:


"The law needs to change ...To that end the Assisted Dying Bill will shortly be debated by the House of Lords. This change in the law would result in fewer dying adults - and their families - facing unnecessary suffering at the end of their lives.


"The Bill is supported by an overwhelming majority of the British public. This is a problem that can no longer be ignored, and it is time for Parliament to act."



Did I miss the referendum or am I merely underwhelming?

The whiskey and revolver line wad bloody stupid as it give opponents something to jump on.


There are genuine concerns about protecting the vulnerable, but this undoubtedly needs a rethink. why the hell should anyone be forced to stay alive and suffer whilst their savings and estate are eaten away by over priced and largely shit care providers?


The talk of amazing care and hospices in this country is true in many cases, but nowhere near enough.

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