I agree with some posters here. As rare as the situation presents itself for an individual, the counterpart to the right to life is the right to die as well. As long as it is a genuinely-held desire by the individual concerned, it should be binding. Marc Antony did it because, I imagine, his life wouldn't have been worth living as the vanquished potential Emperor. Or, he might just have been murdered in a much worse way (for him).

One of the reasons I disagree with abortion is because it's foisting the wishes of one person on another. Hardly a choice for the developing baby and just a form of murder.

Here's a research paper that appears fairly well rounded from what I've read so far. Interesting so far anyway.

Euthanasia - the Australian Law in an International Context

http://www.aph.gov.au/library/Pubs/RP/1996-97/97rp4.htm

This seems more of a publicity stunt than anything else. Sure the man should be allowed refuse food and medication like many others have done in the past.

It seems to me just like the dishonest death people used emotive rape cases in the abortion debate they are now using this poor man's situation to push their murderous dogmas. The death cults are not about compassion but demanding to be God.

I do disagree with Rob where he states 'As long as it is a genuinely-held desire by the individual concerned, it should be binding.'

Many a young boy or girl have had a genuine desire to die when they have broken up with their boy or girlfriend. Situations change.

Thanks runner your post proved yabbys point about religion, cruel interfering in things that are none of their business.
We have no right, none at all, to tell this bloke he must live.
If only SOME Christians truly did care he may not be forced to suffer a life in a hell of his own.

RobP:“I agree with some posters here. As rare as the situation presents itself for an individual, the counterpart to the right to life is the right to die as well….”

“…Hardly a choice for the developing baby and just a form of murder.”

In both situations Murder has my vote.

"Many a young boy or girl have had a genuine desire to die when they have broken up with their boy or girlfriend. Situations change."

runner, I'll squib a little here and say that a change of heart really means that a person does not have a genuine desire to die. Of course, the mind can play tricks on a person, so there could always be times when you really mean "no" when you think "yes" especially in one's dotage. Oops, that would not be a good way to go. It's confusing the more you think about all the possible permutations.

My mother has said that she would not like to be kept alive by artificial life support if she were seriously and chronically sick. Now, she's not for euthanasia, but for nature taking its course. That's the least controversial option and my preferred option, but it doesn't cover everyone's views and circumstances I suspect.