Assisted dying to be discussed at Plymouth conference

“With you on this soultoucher. I have developed my own opinions on most matters, but this is one I find very difficult to avoid sitting on the fence. A very sensitive subject where both arguments should be taken into consideration in my opinion.”

“Just give them an argyle season ticket ! Same thing .”

“I'm not really sure where I stand on the old assisted dying scenario.

On one hand, imagine being in agony every single day, unable to do anything like that chap who had locked in syndrome, having to go to Switzerland and end your life in a little chalet.
Wouldn't the comfort of your own home be better? Near family and friends? Being legally able to decide for yourself, to make the choice between life and death?

On the other hand, imagine being in agony every day, unable to do anything for yourself, and surrounded not with family or friends but strangers, and not wanting to die just yet..
maybe there is a family member around, but they hate you and want you out of the way to enable access to your property and money. Couldn't your death be manipulated?

The scenario of a 'kind' GP who has watched his patient suffering for years' accidentally' giving too high a dose of morphine is widespread, but equally, what about a GP who's moral compass has failed and he listens not to you but the family member, maybe taking payment before giving that fatal dose?
Who decides, that's the tricky question. It should be you alone but others have to be involved, and that's where I think it would be open to abuse.”