TomTom wrote:
> In news:Qz8_j.4360$IK1.2749@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> lynx <none@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> typed:
>> jg wrote:
>>
>>> Dinsdale Pirana wrote:
>>>> On Sun, 25 May 2008 00:11:57 GMT, lynx <none@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in
>>>> aus.general:
>>>>> Bid for licence to kill
>>>>> Article from: Sunday Herald Sun
>>>>>
>>>> Stupid, inaccurate, emotive headline.
>>>>
>>>> The rest of the article clearly shows that is not what the bill is
>>>> about. Other countries have euthanasia why cannot those in great
>>>> pain and suffering die with dignity? Let them choose the time of
>>>> their passing.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Well the reason given by those against though not specifically for
>>> religious reasons, is that it would still not be the time of their
>>> choosing.
>> Yes there are a lot of reasons for concern, and I'd be particularly
>> concerned if the doctors were able to make the decision alone.
>>
>>> You wanna see the number of "caring" people wi****ng to assist 85
>>> years to write new wills - you'd be doubtful too.
>> Exactly. However it is a requirement of making a new will that the
>> person be declared of sound mind,
>
> No, it's not.
>
>> but that doesn't allow for enormous
>> psychological pressure of course.
>
> Yes, it does.
>
>
You addressed that appropriately.
If a will is found to be made by a person of sound mind it is declared
invalid, but unscrupulous people will have a go and sometimes succeed.
They try it on with PA's as well.
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