Topic Originator: Bletchley_Par
Date: Fri 29 Nov 17:24
The Assisted Dying bill has passed in parliament 330 to 275.
Starmer after bumping into Esther Rantzen before the election made a promise to bring this assisted dying bill to parliament and it is one of the few promises Starmer has kept.
Rantzen, who in what I no doubt was a genuine effort to protect children from abuse in the 1980`s created "Childline" which in many cases led to children being further abused and many have similar fears that this bill will do far more harm than good.
I have little doubt that many elderly people who feel a burden will feel pressured into ending their life to protect inheritance for children and I also believe this will be a vehicle for many relatives who are bad actors.
Diane Abbott, who was looking rather poorly gave a heartfelt speech in parliament today against this bill and pointed out "No single organisation representing the disabled supports this bill" and that she herself could see a situation where she could feel pressured into doing this as an option.
The similar scheme in Canada MAID is responsible for 4.1% of all deaths in the country, which I think is absolutely horrific.
I have had quite a few relatives pass away and although I would have done anything to relieve them of any distress or pain, the palliative care that all received was brilliant and that`s what we should be focussed on improving.
I have little doubt there are good people who have the best of intentions on both sides of this debate but despite my libertarian instincts that make me believe everyone should make their own choices in life I genuinely think this is a slippery slope and this is a terrible bill.
I hope the House of Lords do all they can to ensure as much protections as possible are attached to this decision.
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