We oldies out here in euthanasia and dying with dignity-land
have been thinking about a CIR, so that the 80% of Australians
who want voluntary euthanasia, with safeguards, legislated for,
in either, a State, or Federally, can achieve some peace of mind.

Is there anyone out there who has any expertise for this agenda?

Failing that, there could be some serious civil disobedience
in the future. (no threat implied or intended)

Maybe the Federal Government, in this Very Important Election Year,
could be persuaded to do a Great Service for those of us who are
ill, and dying in agony and distress.

Are you sure 80% want it? not right now surely?
It is my view we should have that right, and that we one day will have it.
But while the thing you ask for would be great our politicians are unlikely to give us that freedom.
Your best bet seems to come from within an existing party.

Lesley, I'd be interested in knowing whether you might like to put a petition up on our petition site. It's designed so that it conforms with the requirements for submission to the Senate - so you might find a senator who will take the results and table them for you. (Best to do this before we post anything).

It also allows for collection of email addresses, and providing that people give permission would allow for follow-up at least once. So it could be used to get people to come together from around Australia.

I'd be interested in what others think. We'd like OLO to be a place where this sort of thing can be launched. The editors of the journal don't have to be in favour of the proposition either to support discussions and petitions.

Lesley;

Have you heard of Dr Death?

He dont care about anything, cept death do you part.

Hi Ho Silver, away

My suggestion is a follows:

WORLD FEDERATION MANIFESTO:

The World Federation of Right to Die Societies (an international non-governmental organisation) is aware of the increasing concern of many individuals over their right to die with dignity. Believing in the rights and freedom of all persons, we affirm this right to die with dignity, meaning in peace and without suffering.

All competent adults - regardless of their nationalities, professions, religious beliefs, and ethical and political views, who are suffering unbearably from an incurable illness, should have the possibility of various choices at the end of their lives. Death is unavoidable. We strongly believe that the manner and time of dying should be left to the decision of the individual assuming such demands do not result in harm to society, other than the sadness associated with death.

The voluntarily expressed will of individuals, once they are fully informed of their diagnosis, prognosis and available means of relief, should be respected by all concerned as an expression of intrinsic human rights.

Tokyo 2004/Toronto 2006

We humbly beseech our elected representatives to uphold The World Manifesto values and principals to ensure voluntary euthanasia is legislated for and made available to all Australians who choose this option in writing, being of sound mind.

Mary Walsh
www.yourchoiceindying.com

No doubt the Dr Death referred to is Dr Jayant Patel, the Indian trained doctor whose name is directly linked to twenty deaths and possibly up 80 deaths. He was able to work in Queensland because other health care workers covered up his killing spree, except for one very brave nurse.

Now that is a genuine Doctor Death best avoided at all costs because his motives were not compassionate or measured, but stupidly incompetent.

Mary Walsh
www.yourchoiceindying.com