Chantal Sébire
March 19, 2008She had such a deformed face due to tumors, that she could no longer live a normal, acceptable life. She wanted to end her own life, but French law does not allow for euthanasia. The savage French law had rather that this woman suffer needlessly from her severe illness, that she would die a miserable, painful death, instead of allowing her to die with dignity and peace of mind.
French law, and the law of just about any other country out there, is barbaric for not allowing euthanasia. The choice to end one’s life when in severe pain is a personal matter, and the state has no place in this choice in any way.
I’m proud to live in the first country to unofficially legalise euthanasia (over 20 years ago, we officialy legalised it in 2002). I am proud that we were civilised enough to allow people in severe pain to end their lives, surrounded by friends, family, and loved ones, in a peaceful, painless, humane, and most of all, dignified way.
Chantal Sébire had to end her own life illegally, in a way as of yet unclear. I hope she found a way to do it with dignity. It was her only wish, and I hope it has been fulfilled in the way she desired.
I hope she found her peace. Wherever she may be.
Remember kiddies, you’re free to live your life as wish, master of yourself …. as long as you don’t clash with prevalent social and religious norms, or deprive the State of any possible income. (fail)
Incidentally, I’m against euthanasia but for assisted suicide.
Comment by Andrew — March 19, 2008 @ 11:46 pm
Uhm, that’s the same thing.
Comment by Administrator — March 19, 2008 @ 11:52 pm
My opinion on the matter and my public open letter if this was to happen to me.
In all truth, France makes progress on the issue, but it’s been slow.
Comment by Eugenia — March 20, 2008 @ 1:14 am
>Uhm, that’s the same thing.
It can be, or it can’t that’s the problem. Euthanasia can entail voluntary euthanasia, passive euthanasia, aggressive euthanasia and most troubling involuntary euthanasia, and consent by proxy.
Assisted suicide avoids definition ambiguities, and a considerable number of ethical issues by making the would-be deceased the one ultimately responsible for termination of life, doctors, etc. filling an advisory and prescription roll only.
Comment by Andrew — March 20, 2008 @ 1:59 am
Chantal has been found dead at home last night.
Comment by John — March 20, 2008 @ 9:46 am