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In reply to the discussion: Brittany Maynard, Death With Dignity Advocate, Dies At 29 [View all]blackspade
(10,056 posts)60. Heartbreaking.
RIP Brittany.
Another version of this story:
http://news.yahoo.com/terminally-ill-death-dignity-advocate-dies-024759984.html
This part stood out to me:
Janet Morana, executive director of the group Priests for Life, said in a statement after hearing of Maynard's death: "We are saddened by the fact that this young woman gave up hope, and now our concern is for other people with terminal illnesses who may contemplate following her example. Our prayer is that these people will find the courage to live every day to the fullest until God calls them home. Brittany's death was not a victory for a political cause. It was a tragedy, hastened by despair and aided by the culture of death invading our country."
Fuck off Janet. Gave up hope? You hope others find the courage to live? Culture of death? Take your religious bullshit and cram it up your cram hole. One more Christian grandstanding on the death of a terminally ill patient. Disgusting.
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I had a near death and its so fast and painfree, I know she sailed through without a
roguevalley
Nov 2014
#108
I think they want to bypass "government" and personally tell other people what to do. n/t
djean111
Nov 2014
#69
She is one of the bravest woman I've ever read about. She didn't whine about..
BlueJazz
Nov 2014
#52
May she rest in peace. And thanks to the good people of Oregon that made this possible. nm
rhett o rick
Nov 2014
#59
Not that any cancer is 'good' but those glioblastomas are particularly horrible.
stevenleser
Nov 2014
#79
if you're arguing from the basis that sick people should never be criticized
redruddyred
Nov 2014
#99
Some people are afraid of being euthanized against their will, others are afraid of being kept alive
nomorenomore08
Nov 2014
#115
Rest in Peace Little Lady!!!! and I'd like to post a poem that I particularly love!
onecent
Nov 2014
#105
which, since it does not face imminent agony and indignity, is just fine nt
whatthehey
Nov 2014
#124