The Anonymous Widower

The Tony Nicklinson Case

This is a very difficult case and Tony Nicklinson seems certain that he wants to end his life, as is reported here on the BBC.

I am not sure, how I would feel if I were in the same state as Mr. Nicklinson. In fact as I am not anywhere near in the same state, I don’t think I have any right to comment.

But I do have more experience in this area than most.

Over the last five years, two of my closest relatives have died in great pain from cancer. My wife, when she was near the end, had wished it could have been ended, whereas our son carried on until the bitter end, not wishing it could be terminated.

So I have witnessed two totally different reactions, from a mother and son.

If I am honest, my reaction might be closer to that of my son, but that’s only because I am a very stubborn person and tend to feel that if there is life there is hope.

i also wouldn’t want to put anybody in a position, that they did something against their conscience. I also wouldn’t do something like throw myself under a train, as I know the reality of that from stories told to C, by one of her clients. I also wouldn’t like to mentally upset someone, who was just doing his job.

I am rapidly coming to a conclusion.

Everybody should have the right to do what they think best!

And no so-called religious man or politician has any rights over my choice. Years ago though, when I was down, but not suicidal, I spoke for twenty minutes or so with the Rev. Chad Varah. His advice saved our marriage.  But then they don’t make them like him any more.

So to return to the Tony Nicklinson case.  I feel that if he wants to end his life, then that is up to him. Provided of course he is of sound mind and capable of making a rational decision.

March 12, 2012 - Posted by AnonW | Health, News | Death, Suicide