'This law puts vulnerable people in a position where they think they are a burden' | BBC Breakfast

[@Bidur1]

Right, paving the way for people to think they are useless and a burden, and thereby forcing them to opt for suicide, or assisted dying is simply inhumane!

[@tjfSIM]

It depends very much on how the legislation is drafted. Looking at it from the opposite end, there are a lot of people who have a terminal illness, and are in a great deal of pain with no quality of life. People in those situations would like to have the choice to lawfully pass away with dignity on their terms, as is the case in some other countries. I think you would have to have a situation where such a decision must be overseen and approved by a panel of physicians and mental health professionals on a case by case basis.

[@JoesWebPresence]

Everything governments invest time and money in increases death. They benefit hugely from alcohol and tobacco duties. The motor industry is one of the largest causes of death, along with the weapons industry. Biggest of all is the pharmaceutical industry. When we retire, we become a burden on 'their' coffers, and it seems to me that death rates and life expectancy are managed for their benefit.

[@mickeymcwilliam5930]

This is demonic .

[@TheAlanView]

The Hippocratic Oath says "I will use my power to help the sick to the best of my ability & judgement; I will abstain from harming or wronging any man by it." I think harming includes aiding to commit suicide ! 2 doctors & a judge become legally obliged to be involved . Nobody should be forced to have this on their conscience!

[@alanburgess7998]

I would like to know, what does Kim Leadbeater and Esther Ransom believe, do they have a faith, and the rest of the supporters of assisted dying what do they actually believe, do they believe they are the only power and authority, do they know there is a higher power and authority, and do they seek that power and authority, or do they lean on their own power and authority, which will lead to disastrous consequences.

[@AoifeFia]

God bless this lady. Anyone with cancer should not be drinking coffee or any other substance with zero nourishing/cleansing benefit.. Our bodys needs fruit, vegetables, and masses of fresh water daily to heal

[@Released_Sausage]

Coffee has antioxidants in it.