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marieke vervoot ends her life

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Rocktheboot · 23/10/2019 10:12

very sad for her friends and family. I really wish this option was available here in the UK though

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/disability-sport/50145393

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Rocktheboot · 23/10/2019 10:14

link that works

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SoupDragon · 23/10/2019 10:16

Very sad but I agree that it is good that she was able to end her life on her own terms at a time of her choosing with full legal support.

Wilmalovescake · 23/10/2019 10:17

This made me so sad but also if I’m honest, grateful she had the option.

sheshootssheimplores · 23/10/2019 10:18

Bless her. What a wonderful lady and I’m so pleased she was able to choose when she slipped away. Euthanasia should be a right for everyone in a civilised society.

BuildBuildings · 23/10/2019 10:22

This is so sad. I'd rather there was a cure for her. But there's not so we have to think about the next best option and that is having the power to decide ourselves. I personally believe we have huge survival instincts so thing have to be unbearable to choose this option. But it should be there as an option.

Rocktheboot · 23/10/2019 10:22

it is considered CRUEL to keep animals alive and in pain. but human life is preserved despite it CAUSING pain. this law is humane. I don't understand why we can't have it in the UK. Am already planning how to do it myself when the time comes.

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