So, in the House of Commons today there was a free vote (no party whipping/influence) on assisted dying. In this instance, they were voting on the idea of permitting terminally ill people to opt to end their own lives with medical supervision. *medical supervision = approval from a judge and also two doctors FOR - 118 AGAINST - 330 What do people make of it? I must admit I rather hoped it'd be a 'for' vote but half-expected this outcome. It's a bit of a minefield but I still think, personally, I'd have voted 'for'.
If any of those who voted "against "had a family member or close friend who was terminally ill and in constant pain and whom wished to end their own suffering, would change their vote in a heartbeat, If an animal was in pain or suffering, to be put to sleep would be what everyone would have done.
It's a ridiculous outcome. In effect it means that a person has little or no say over the destiny of their existence. I would like to see the age ranges of those who voted for and against. Assisted dying is going to become legal sooner or later. I would have liked to have thought that we had mature enough politicians to reflect a modern mature society. But no, they've put off the inevitable, so more people have to die in distress, or their offspring and/or sympathetic doctors have to effectively kill them quietly, and no questions asked.
I also think people that are serverely mental ill and tried many forms of therapy/ have had different meds and nothing has worked, should be allowed to die. There was a case of a 24yr old girl that was severly depressed. She had tried very pill combo going. She also tried loads of different therapies but none had worked. She was suffering every single day of her life and wants to end it in a way her parents can say goodbye. Instead of walking in on her one day having commited suicide. After being studied by doctors they agreed that she should be allowed to die. This was in Belgium btw. Here is the article: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/p...woman-has-right-to-end-her-life-10361492.html
Been watching a little more TV of late, Cradle to Grave, as mentioned earlier. Episode Two of which keeps up the standard, but I've just watched a Natural World series programme that was just staggering beautiful. If you like sunsets, water sounds and delightful accompanying music, then you'll love this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod...-wild-river-the-mighty-shannon#group=b006qnnh Ireland's Wild River, the Shannon. What a treat that was.
I loved the book and enjoyed the program, but I just didn't see Peter Kaye as right for the role at all. Too jovial, whereas I had Spud down as a little harder and grim. Still a great watch though.
Well, I know it's unusual, but I'm not overly fascinated by Peter Kay as a talent normally, so it came as a nice surprise that he was very good, imo.
Entered the caption contest on the BBC magazine website page this week, never win anything usually so was massively overimpressed to see mine there at number 1. It's the little things in life.....
Confirmed that Jeremy Corbyn is the new Labour leader after just one round of voting. He got 251,417 votes - 59.5%.
I'm just glad that the leader of the Labour party is from the left and has genuine beliefs, rather than a moderate Conservative in a red tie.
I reckon so Tom. Goodness me, an un-electable Labour Party for the next few years then and as posted above no credible opposition to the Govt.
Labour supporters are happy. Conservative supporters are happy. Liberal Democrat supporters are happy. Not sure about the Greens, though.
