Argument For Euthanasia In Australia

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Time. Time is a concept that humanity invented and is enslaved by. Time. Do I have enough time? Where is time, have you seen him? Why would you look at the time. Get this to me on time. We will be timing your speech, you have a maximum of 10 minuets. Every man, woman and child on this planet is afraid of time. Or rather, they are afraid of the end of time, their end of time. How much longer do I have? Doctor, how much time does she have left? How much longer does she have to endure the pain. I want you to imagine a situation for me. Your eyes are tired, but no matter how hard you shut them, sleep will not take you. You're uncomfortable, you can't roll onto your side and your bed is full of creases. The clothes you are wearing are uncomfortable, but you can't take them off. You want to go home, the constant beeping and the sound of coughing bothers you, you've had enough. Wires…show more content…
The bill was for euthanasia in Australia and the rights of terminally ill patients and did not pass through South Australia's government. Despite the 85% of Australians who stand for euthanasia in Australia. So I ask you, if you were told that you had 4 months to live, the first month will be relatively pain free, the second is when the pain will begin, the third is when it will be painful and difficult to do normal tasks and the fourth will be complete agony, restrict you to a hospital bed and lose your independence and strength, would you make the choice to die at home, with your family and friends, while you can still interact with them or would you decide to go through that fourth month? My point is, it doesn't matter what answer you give me because regardless of your choices and freedom in life, our government won't listen. It's time that we are able to make that choice, instead of just lying there, in fear, of our own end of time. Thank you for your

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