In a country where the state assumes control of health care, don't be surprised when people stop talking about one's right to die and start talking about one's duty to die. That's what's happening in Great Britain. From The Telegraph:
How many times must we go through this crap until people start to wake up?
- Elderly people suffering from dementia should consider ending their lives because they are a burden on the NHS and their families, according to the influential medical ethics expert Baroness Warnock.
The veteran Government adviser said pensioners in mental decline are "wasting people's lives" because of the care they require and should be allowed to opt for euthanasia even if they are not in pain.
She insisted there was "nothing wrong" with people being helped to die for the sake of their loved ones or society.
The 84-year-old added that she hoped people will soon be "licensed to put others down" if they are unable to look after themselves.
Her comments in a magazine interview have been condemned as "immoral" and "barbaric", but also sparked fears that they may find wider support because of her influence on ethical matters.
How many times must we go through this crap until people start to wake up?
Labels: Health, Nanny State
1 Comments:
Indeed, how many times? It is amazing.
If Americans would like to know what "health care" will be like after the government assumes control - they need look no further than the Veterans Administration.
I think I'd rather have myself treated by a (vet)erinarian.
Some wise advice: make friends with your family doctor and nurse (it’s really nice to have one in your extended family). After nationalization of American health care, you'll probably want to get your healthcare in his/her living room rather than from Comrade Physician at the government doc-in-a-box clinic.
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