ダイアン・プリティ自身の言葉から
「わたしはこれから自分がどうなるかについて十分に理解しており、人工呼吸器をつけることは拒否することにしました。わたしは窒息によって死ぬよりは、家族や友人と意思の疎通ができなくなったときに医者に死ぬのを手伝ってもらいたいのです。」
| http://www.justice4diane.org.uk/story.asp |
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| I am fully aware of what the
future holds and have decided to refuse artificial ventilation. Rather than
die by choking or suffocation, I want a doctor to help me die when I am no
longer able to communicate with my family and friends. I have discussed this
with my husband of 25 years, Brian who has come to terms with what I want and
respects my decision. He says that losing me will be devastating for him and
our two children but he would be pleased to know I had had the good death I
want. I want to have a quick death without suffering, at home surrounded by
my family so that I can say good-bye to them. |
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| If I were physically able I could take
my own life. That's not illegal. But because of the terrible nature of my
illness I cannot take my own life - to carry out my wish I will need
assistance. Should a doctor give me the assistance I need, he or she will be
guilty of a crime that carries a lengthy prison sentence. As the law stands
it makes no sense. |
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| The law needs changing so
that I, and people like me, can choose how and when we die and not be forced
to endure untold suffering for no reason. If you agree, please sign the
petition on this site |
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