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ProfessionalLeftist

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20. It happens in an uncivilized, immoral country, run by greedy zealots
Tue May 15, 2012, 08:31 PM
May 2012

Who haven't a clue what empathy or "sanctity of life" truly is. And I agree with you - euthanasia should be legal here. Absolutely.

That is horribly horribly sad. mucifer May 2012 #1
So sad and, you're right, this shouldn't happen in a wealthy country like this... polichick May 2012 #2
Very sad. Many of us are dealing with this - TBF May 2012 #3
So sorry to read about this mazzarro May 2012 #4
oh my... dana_b May 2012 #5
I am terribly, terribly sorry to read this. BlueIris May 2012 #6
Why euthanasia isn't legal? metalbot May 2012 #7
We don't really know what kind of life his mom had. Hoyt May 2012 #12
Should I ever get dementia... awoke_in_2003 May 2012 #78
Same here. AtheistCrusader May 2012 #82
I second that. I watch my grandmother take care of my grandpa. Thav May 2012 #89
"I hope I never put my family through that"... awoke_in_2003 May 2012 #99
euthansia kardonb May 2012 #22
Well, then we have to face the facts. MsPithy May 2012 #38
We do have euthanasia - it's called "hospice." At the least at-home version... DesertDiamond May 2012 #60
Oh, stop it. Hospice does not put people on morphine drips to cause their deaths! sinkingfeeling May 2012 #69
Hospice does not kill people if they don't die soon enough! obamanut2012 May 2012 #71
Ugh, correlation/causation. AtheistCrusader May 2012 #83
That's one of the most bullshit posts I've ever fucking read. Codeine May 2012 #84
I'm guessing you recently lost someone close to you mn9driver May 2012 #85
what an incredibly kind and compassionate response renate May 2012 #86
You're nicer than I am. a la izquierda May 2012 #104
My grandfather died three days ago in hospice. a la izquierda May 2012 #103
Some things are worse than death gadjitfreek May 2012 #61
I agree with you and your post 100%. Thanks for sharing. titaniumsalute May 2012 #70
Yeah - why should humans be allowed dignity and respite like dogs dmallind May 2012 #81
I'm really sorry. We better find better ways to care for the elderly. Hoyt May 2012 #8
Edited for correction: Baitball Blogger May 2012 #9
I misread it too. I believe he has been a friend of the OP for 15 years. ScreamingMeemie May 2012 #10
thanks. I made the necessary correction. Baitball Blogger May 2012 #14
That is devastating. ScreamingMeemie May 2012 #11
Compassion. Gregorian May 2012 #13
This may be a wealthy country for some, but it's sorely lacking in many RKP5637 May 2012 #15
No nursing home would take her? ingac70 May 2012 #16
If you don't have cash on the barrelhead, nursing homes don't want you. KatyaR May 2012 #17
You are fortunate that your state hasn't cut that yet jtuck004 May 2012 #55
So sad! One Voice May 2012 #18
+1 freshwest May 2012 #43
This is a tragic story... liberalmuse May 2012 #19
It happens in an uncivilized, immoral country, run by greedy zealots ProfessionalLeftist May 2012 #20
It sounds like he couldn't take it anymore. dkf May 2012 #21
The official cause on my Dad's death certificate was dementia panader0 May 2012 #23
OMG that is awful. I feel for you. glinda May 2012 #53
I can sympathize with the friend NotThisTime May 2012 #67
I'm terribly sorry. But I know the feeling. Buns_of_Fire May 2012 #24
So sad for your friend. He is a hero who broke. patrice May 2012 #25
Oh my God, I am so sorry for your friend and his family. There was noone to help this poor man? Ecumenist May 2012 #26
Why don't people remember that they have to put on their own oxygen mask first? WillowTree May 2012 #27
This is a truly horrible story bupkus May 2012 #28
After taking care of both my elderly parents (dad with Alzheimer's) until their deaths, enough May 2012 #29
Growing up I heard my parents say they would Betsy Ross May 2012 #32
It's exactly that inability to take action that prevents the dementia sufferer from doing what enough May 2012 #33
The medical directive will not solve this problem Betsy Ross May 2012 #34
I am so sorry to hear about your friend abelenkpe May 2012 #30
My deepest sympathies Betsy Ross May 2012 #31
. Coyote_Bandit May 2012 #35
This is horrible but my husband bkkyosemite May 2012 #36
If he had no income because he cared for her for so long and if he was glinda May 2012 #51
Oh, wow, I am just so terribly sorry! Rhiannon12866 May 2012 #37
Worked in the Home Health Care industry for a couple of years cr8tvlde May 2012 #39
He should have "walked away" (legally speaking) years ago. MADem May 2012 #40
I wish I could rec your post. Kaleva May 2012 #42
I have relatives who work caring for people who are at the end of the line. MADem May 2012 #47
He probably could have kept the house yankeepants May 2012 #54
Here's how I view it--it's not a question of total time in the saddle, it's a question of Quality MADem May 2012 #63
You are probably right... ElboRuum May 2012 #74
The most compassionate thing people can do is admit when they can't handle it. MADem May 2012 #79
Oh, don't get me wrong, I agree 100%. ElboRuum May 2012 #80
I know what you mean. Pity someone didn't take him aside and give him the old pep talk. MADem May 2012 #95
A promise is a promise. peace13 May 2012 #91
When your "promise" puts the life of your loved one and the person providing care in danger, it's MADem May 2012 #94
Well said. yankeepants May 2012 #100
And in breaking the promise, what you told your mom is that you REALLY CARE. MADem May 2012 #107
You were insinuating that the man put his own interest in front of his mother's. peace13 May 2012 #102
I was not insinuating anything, the word is "callous" and I wasn't that either, and you are MADem May 2012 #106
Yes, callous, that's the word. peace13 May 2012 #110
Peace back at you. MADem May 2012 #111
This. redqueen May 2012 #96
Guilt is a powerful thing mainer May 2012 #108
You did the right thing, and you know it in your heart. I agree, though, that guilt can make MADem May 2012 #109
This is exactly what they want. Atypical Liberal May 2012 #41
I'm so sorry. EFerrari May 2012 #44
How awful. Alzheimer's really can't be treated at home unless one has an Cleita May 2012 #45
K&R....this is sad on so many levels....n/t unkachuck May 2012 #46
That's so very sad... one_voice May 2012 #48
An observation and suggestion jerseyjack May 2012 #49
On a similar observance...wealthy couples can pay to stay together glinda May 2012 #50
OMG! Odin2005 May 2012 #52
What a tragedy all around. Beacool May 2012 #56
My father had dementia and I took care of him for 3years Raine May 2012 #57
Wow. You have my admiration. MADem May 2012 #97
So sorry to hear about your friend goclark May 2012 #58
Nah...I had two beers and went home. titaniumsalute May 2012 #75
This message was self-deleted by its author DesertDiamond May 2012 #59
I'm not comfortable with your post. cali May 2012 #62
Sorry this happened. I don't know how your friend stood it as long as he did. nt raccoon May 2012 #64
I don't know what to say, other than... Ferretherder May 2012 #65
So sorry. Boudica the Lyoness May 2012 #66
This is why I have The Plan. lapislzi May 2012 #68
I respect you for making such a Plan. crim son May 2012 #77
Alzheimer's is a hellish disease. I prayed for my mother's death even though she was in a nursing jwirr May 2012 #72
I'll answer your last question. ElboRuum May 2012 #73
Very Sad. deathrind May 2012 #76
Sir Terry Pratchett: "I'll die before the endgame" LongTomH May 2012 #87
I don't want to/can't afford to die in Switzerland lapislzi May 2012 #90
This nation is only powerful for the wealthy. It's shit for everyone else. nt valerief May 2012 #88
My husband's been diagnosed with dementia. Rozlee May 2012 #92
Condolences dear titaniumsalute Smilo May 2012 #93
In answer to your question, it happens because WHEN CRABS ROAR May 2012 #98
I wonder why he didn't put her in a nursing home? Honeycombe8 May 2012 #101
He probably promised her he wouldn't queenjane May 2012 #105
Either that or titaniumsalute May 2012 #112
So, killing her is better? nobodyspecial May 2012 #113
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