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To: Neoliberalnot

I think you did the right thing. Once you’re past 75 years old and in rapidly failing health, who wants to end up prolonging the agony of a certain death, which just ends up being both a financial and emotional drain for everyone involved.


13 posted on 12/06/2007 8:05:03 AM PST by RayChuang88
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To: RayChuang88

Exactly-—
the issue is we now have ways to keep people alive that we didn’t have 50 years ago....
tube feedings, dialysis, ventilators, IV fluids etc.

A miracle and blessing for some, but just prolonging death not life for others.


14 posted on 12/06/2007 8:08:11 AM PST by najida (Will you dance at my birthday party?)
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To: RayChuang88

I did not make the decision. Mom made the decision against our wishes and I have to give her credit for no lack of courage.


15 posted on 12/06/2007 8:30:02 AM PST by Neoliberalnot
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To: RayChuang88

Why is 75 the magic number for you?


17 posted on 12/06/2007 12:23:20 PM PST by B4Ranch (( "Freedom is not free, but don't worry the U.S. Marine Corps will pay most of your share." ))
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