"I Just Want CONTROL" Terminally Ill James Whale Defends Assisted Dying

[@drandrewallan]

What is needed is proper end of life care not medical murder.

[@jurnet9]

It should be an individual choice - those who want years of end of life medical care should have it, but it should not be forced upon those who don't want it such as James and such as myself.

[@briandoherty3249]

I agree with Alex and it's refreshing to hear Alex say it . I don't trust anymore not since 2020.

[@tgitm]

I'm 44, was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago. Had surgery and now undergoing chemotherapy. The hospital and all the staff there have been great. My local GP has not been good and see's me as a nuisance and I wouldn't be suprised, once this bill becomes law, that in the future they recommend me ending my life to save them the hassle of providing care.

[@stevehorner9004]

This is a very difficult situation, I feel for you James

[@suzesinger6762]

😢❤🎉

[@artfte]

Alex .I am 82 years old hads a BILLIENT life,had COPD for 20 years .at present When I move I GASP to BREATH 7-8 times a day ,so I'm ready to look into this optiojn

[@suzesinger6762]

😊❤🎉

[@CHANANNAIRMOSHINGLEFAIRE]

they have to walk in our shoes.

[@raybell7696]

My biggest regret in life is not having the bollox to help my mother die. I watched her suffer with MND and you would not put a dog through the suffering.

[@susanleach-i3f]

god bless you, your life your choice xxxxxxx

[@Bakeroo]

His life. His choice.

[@dejayne8246]

We all have a terminal condition!! It's called life. Utterly selfish to think of nobody but yourself. Who cares about the thousands who will be pressured to die instead of getting adequate support and palliative care.

[@rickreid8572]

What did James say about those not taking the jab??

[@drsilva3648]

I don't always agree with James but that doesn't stop my admiration for him. He teaches me to find pleasure in the things that matters to me even when tomorrow is not fully assured. He's an amazing guy

[@DeneMonkey]

People deserve dignity

[@ballshippin3809]

As if there's any dignity left in the UK

[@Aguyfromthe60s]

Dignity is ok until someone else chooses your dignity, personally I think is a slippery slope.

[@smithychris8537]

If we want to start giving elderly dignity then we need to stop putting them in care homes

[@suzesinger6762]

​@@Aguyfromthe60s❤

[@smithychris8537]

Nice to see a topic not be overly politicised for a change. Notice how much more constructive it is giving MPs a free vote and time to consult their constituents. If only the Winter Fuel Allowance or farmer's inheritance tax was approached this way...

[@AlOh-2]

What’s more important. Quality of life. Or Length of life. 🤔

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

Quality, 100%

[@CHANANNAIRMOSHINGLEFAIRE]

I'm 57 mum 86 we changed dad's shitty nappies wiped his ass showered him for 2 years. He was a C.P.O. ON HMS DARING IN 1950s served 15 years. Got dementia died in hospital from blocked bowl he was 93 he was too frail for operation. Sad way to go.

[@cdrone4066]

The issue is a slippery slope, look at Canada.

[@speakeasy5306]

N' uncomfortable subject .. YES. But if yer believe in FREEDOM there it rests .... "Non negotiable"! "YOUR LIFE TO DO AS YER PLEASE"!

[@NDRP-uh6fs]

Your choice, though dont ask a doctor to do it for you

[@speakeasy5306]

I wouldn't let an Animal suffer: Why would you let a human ?¿

[@kevinadamson5768]

James Whale is one brave man. 😢

[@andrewlilley3660]

It will be abused mightily and I think people know this.

[@timwatkins3271]

The government has been assisting this for years so why are they debating it.

[@jayneearl2248]

Wait a couple of years and they will relax the legislation and your sons and daughter will be allowed to opt in because they are depressed, just like in Canada.

[@ArtLoverScotland]

and it is part of a so much bigger agenda but you are certainly on the right lines. This is not an altruistic matter and it has some very sinister backers pushing it

[@ballshippin3809]

Or having "long COVID" which will very likely be included

[@snowyowel7961]

Or just trying to save money in the NHS. It's a very slippery slope, in my opinion.

[@Baldnesz]

No. Why don't you engage your brain.

[@snowyowel7961]

@Baldnesz Do elaborate do you think i should not have an opinion .

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

​@@snowyowel7961everyone has their own choice in this, and it's never going to happen to someone who says "I don't want euthanasia" as that is then murder. However, if someone chooses this themselves with a sound mind, then who are we to tell them no?

[@bryang6061]

Well snowy contrary to what Baldnesz says I think you are right it is a slippery slope the question is what is next?

[@susanfinlay9165]

Make up with your Maker Son, BEFORE, you leave this world, you can't change your mind when you get there, it is for ETERNITY.

[@edda682]

I'm in favour of assisted dying, i has seen some real horror shows in my family, I don't want that.

[@suzesinger6762]

❤🎉

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

I agree, and has have I.

[@deniseg-hill1730]

My goodness they have to read from a prepared notes. I remember when MPs were able to manage speaking without any ready prepared notes. Dennis Skinner could talk for ages without any prepared notes.

[@kevinadamson5768]

My father had a horrible death last year with skin cancer eating his head away and I'm sure if he had the choice he would have taken the assisted suicide option. Death is never pretty and we are all going to die one day but to watch someone close to you suffer is tantamount to cruelty and neglect and it would be kinder to help them along the way once it has become inevitable and terminal. 😢

[@Benzknees]

Why restrict it to the terminally ill? It's discrimination against the rest of us. It should be available on demand to all. A relative of mine jumped in front of a train, which is much worse for the train driver, all the delayed passengers, those who had to clear up afterwards, the family members, etc..

[@gazevans1038]

"Why restrict it to the terminally ill?" Because there's a huge difference between a terminally ill cancer patient being told their treatment no longer works and being mentally ill and not seeking treatment.

[@inbb510]

In fact there is a stronger argument to be made that legalising euthanasia could result in LESS suicides as there will MORE likely to seek help through doctors on whether they still have the will to live during the process.

[@Baldnesz]

We are not a sufficiently advanced society.

[@suzesinger6762]

😢❤🎉

[@Benzknees]

@@gazevans1038 - Does labelling people who don't want to live as "mentally ill" make you feel better about imposing your will on them? What's it got to do with you or society at large what any individual decides is best for them?

[@ftsetradersteve2742]

This is the first step toward making Logans Run reality.....

[@debramckay4611]

This is a very dangerous bill to pass when we already have a dangerous gov. It is sad. We recently had to have two cats put to sleep but they could not tell us except by their eyes and their sense of knowing. It's heartbreaking but greater care and pain management is better. We are not in fact pets

[@mrichards913]

This is an impossible and difficult issue. I can see both Alex’s and also James point of view. I watched my wife pass slowly over two years with terminal cancer during the Covid period. I did have to carry our toilet duties which is difficult. I’m honestly not sure which way I’d vote on this, there’s problems both ways. Alex, l have noted you have great empathy and you hide it well with your professional presentation. Thanks for all your input. Best regards

[@michaelgriesel8388]

End of Life is Pretty much like a Conveyor Belt .. No so called Expect can predict an end by Date. You might live for 4 Months .. You Might for 4 Years. What defines it for me is when you need a Arse Wipe and Pointless cards from Relatives you have never seen since Puberty. The former for for me is a good sign to bail out.

[@NPC--666]

Won't be long before Labour and / or the NHS removes the safeguards. In a few years I suspect any old or depressed etc. person will be eligible (encouraged) for termination

[@suzesinger6762]

It suits our .gov Davos agenda - just fine.

[@ShyTalks-d8b]

If that's true, let's hope they come for the Fake Account Trolls on this website first then.

[@JohnRayKing]

Our lives our choice if I knew I was going to die and be in massive pain I’d want to take my life without a doubt.. Iv had a number of heart attacks and got 7 stents does that mean Iv got a terminal disease..? I don’t know could someone let me know ?

[@MrMarkhall1]

Humans are not the same as animals.

[@Baldnesz]

We are.

[@MrMarkhall1]

@Baldnesz maybe you are but not me

[@elimay3554]

Animals don't have to suffer why do humans have to.

[@patriciahadley2374]

@MrMarkhall1. But humans suffer just as much as animals...perhaps even more. I'm 100% with James Whale. ❤Why put up with continuous pain or gasping for breath until you suffocate, or being completely paralized except for your brain which is totally aware of what is happening. And people bringing some God into the argument saying that only he can decide when the final moment is right is cruel beyond words. If there were a God, would he punish you because you have shortened your life after so much suffering. If people believe in that kind of cruel heartless God then you can keep him. So, if one chooses to suffer to the end, so it be, but everyone should be free to decide for themselves. I hope this law goes through.

[@johnmannymoo8626]

Never was a James whale fan but I agree with him on this.

[@carolmclelland8956]

I looked after dementia suffers for years. One lady had written a living will, out lining her final wishes, should she be diagnosed with this illness. However, the dr felt because she had, as he classed it "happy dementia". That her final wishes ie withdraw of all medication was denied her.

[@suzesinger6762]

Ďo what makes you content. Other people cannot interfere - they are not - you. ❤❤

[@Iskander4-j9x]

Can we discuss something important lime the racisme in media like talktv😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉woohooo

[@MrMarkhall1]

This is sad, suicide should not be encouraged,get in touch with your soul and go to heaven.

[@Baldnesz]

There is ZERO proof that there is a god, a soul or heaven.

[@suzesinger6762]

​@@Baldnesz....Go search for yourself. With a good attitude - you will find the answer.❤

[@ballshippin3809]

So what makes you think this new legislation won't be taken advantage of? What happens if there's another Mexican beer party like in 2020 and this will be used to increase the number of hangovers?...

[@elkiebeerepoot5829]

Look at other countries. It's regulated in some countries for decades. I'm so sorry for my UK.

[@ballshippin3809]

​@@elkiebeerepoot5829Regulations are not worth the paper they're written on 90% of the time. Just look at Canada where you can end your life if you suffer from depression

[@elainepettis5075]

It's so go to hear the taboo being spoken about. When you are diagnosed with cancer, many people would sooner cross the street, rather than discuss it with you. I do under the feelings of James and others who are terminally ill. But I do worry about where it will go in the future.

[@susanleach-i3f]

my body my choice, the risk is there will be those who will go down the path of DIY, (suicide) I KNOW I WOULD and the risk is they could fail in their attempt without the help of assisted dying,, I would say try and stop me, even knowing the risk of failure, it should be there for those that face a long , hard , painful death, why should others that don't know you have a voice in your choices, I am sure they all feel very noble in protecting life but when the end of life is inevitable due to something like cancer for instance, why and how could you insist they have to suffer, you would never let it happen to an animal..your pets, so how can you square that up with humans going through that pain and suffering, maybe to protect others feeling, never mind the dying persons, so we should sign our consent after having a conversation with doctors confirming the inevitable diagnoses of death and then left to decide when things are too much......if your going to die anyway due to illness let it be on your own timeline not the bloody illness that could give you the most horrendous of deaths, I watched my mother cry and suffer through cancer, I have worked in care, I have seen the pain I have heard the pain, it is inhumane !!!