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I agree with MC regarding declining or avoiding extraordinary means of sustaining life. My husband and I both have DNRs in place, and our parents have been informed of our decisions (DNR, organ donation, creamation, etc...).
In addition, I also believe that, if an adult of sound mind is diagnosed with a terminal disease which causes great suffering, that adult should have the option of physician assisted suicide (PAS). I know if I were faced with a terminal condition that caused tremendous suffering, I would want all options, including PAS, available to me. (I realize I'm vague in precisely the areas I need to be clearest - "sound mind", "great suffering", an abundance of "ifs", etc... perhaps if this thread takes off I'll take the time to remedy all that. My opinion still remains: I believe it is morally acceptable to pursue PAS in certain circumstances.)
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