Doctors have been trying to help terminally ill patients who no longer wish to live (Emanuel 2). ... How much longer are people going to wait to get what they want? ... They do this because they know if they kill the animal right then and there, it will ease the poor animal of all its pain and suffering. ... The medications that are prescribed have no effect; the palliative care had failed. ... Its about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and if taking your own life to ease your pain makes your happy then so be it. ...

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Why does it seem like no one understands us? ... No no, that's no answer to any problem. ... There would be much grief, and who knows, they as well might decide to kill themselves because they no longer have you in their lives. ... I've bottled so much up over a long period of time I can't take it anymore. ... Sometimes all a person needs is one to listen to them and they feel better and a little more at ease. ...

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This character had done what Buddha wanted to when he first faced the tragic awareness of mortality, and could no longer enjoy life's pleasures, that is to withdraw himself from the world, suffer and do nothing. ... He describes himself as a hyperconscious mouse that has reasoned past his motivations and can no longer believe in his own actions. ... With time, the self-generated swamp grows increasingly impenetrable as the consequences of long-term avoidance propagate. ... He imagines that if he were simply lazy, he could live at ease and die triumphantly, demanding respect all along the ...

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The subsequent confrontations and heated discussions led to Alan losing a long sought after partnership in the company and a very nasty divorce between Patricia and Alan. ... In every circumstance she selflessly eased someone's pain. ... At first, there was no reaction and then a small smile formed on her lips as her head hung lifelessly forward. ...

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In actuality, it shows compassion for the patient because they no longer have to suffer. ... One might observe that there should be no law regarding this matter and it should be a conscience decision. ... Bernstein brings to attention that is can ease the financial and emotional stress on a family as well as the person. One might observe that due to the experience related, no one should be allowed to suffer if they desire not to. ... No one should have to suffer from an illness if they do not wish. ...

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