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My heart goes out to Mrs. Burns and so many like her. I have seen
members of my family die in pain, as we helplessly watched them with as
much agony if not less.
Karma might have intended us to 'suffer' and yes, no one has the
right to 'play God', but if there is an option to die with dignity, why
not opt for euthanasia.
Life is full of choices one has to make, let this be one last time.
Answer to her prayer.
My heart goes out to Mrs. Burns and so many like her. I have seen
members of my family die in pain, as we helplessly watched them with as
much agony if not less.
Karma might have intended us to 'suffer' and yes, no one has the
right to 'play God', but if there is an option to die with dignity, why
not opt for euthanasia.
Life is full of choices one has to make, let this be one last time.
And let someone's prayer be heard.
Competing interests: No competing interests