- GUTLESS BUGGERS 07/06/06 -

Received by Choice, dated June 7, 2006:
I agree wholeheartedly on your views on the matter of self determination about ones own death. Every individual should be able to make their own choice, even if we disagree with it. Other people’s views may be different to mine but I would always defend their right to have their view, provided they don’t try and force me to accept it.
If they prefer to spend years suffering before death let them, but they have no right to expect others to do the same all because of their belief system, and currently that’s how things stand. This will change in time as our ageing population realizes this situation and rejects it more and more. Most people I ask believe in voluntary euthanasia, a fairly well known fact these days.
As to my being able to devote time and effort to the cause I am unfortunately not able to do so for health reasons, time has become my greatest enemy and just getting everyday jobs done takes most of that time. If this changes I will let you know. I have no computer and no plans or reason to get one and so am old fashioned and use only the phone and normal mail, hence my letter to you.
A year or so ago I spoke to Martin Ferguson’s Office and asked them what the ALP’s official policy was on voluntary euthanasia. The spokesman for Martin Ferguson could not tell me initially and had to call me back later. They are very cunning and said that they leave the decision to each party member. In this way they do not have to have any official policy and can “sit on the fence” as a party on the matter. In this way they don’t take sides and so therefore offend nobody. Gutless Buggers.
The Liberals probably take the same stand for the same reasons.
If you wish to speak to me my phone number is on the top of the previous page. The evenings are the best time to reach me but please let the phone ring out as I can’t always get to it quickly. Thanks again for your letter.
Regards,

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