themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 10, 2008 Man commits suicide on TV. This story is starting to be a grower and a can of worms... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted December 11, 2008 Dr Peter Saunders, director of the campaign group Care Not Killing, said the show was a "cynical attempt to boost television ratings". He said: "The danger is that we start to believe in a story that there is such a thing as a life not worth living." If I was diagnosed with something like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis I'd eat a gun as soon as I left the doctor's office. None of this waiting until I need help to die. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhoid Harry 23 Posted December 11, 2008 Extra points for using a chainsaw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 11, 2008 Dr Peter Saunders, director of the campaign group Care Not Killing, said the show was a "cynical attempt to boost television ratings". He said: "The danger is that we start to believe in a story that there is such a thing as a life not worth living." If I was diagnosed with something like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis I'd eat a gun as soon as I left the doctor's office. None of this waiting until I need help to die. Ah, but would you, or would you try to live your life to the full until the symtoms of your disease meant you had to ask for help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted December 11, 2008 Dr Peter Saunders, director of the campaign group Care Not Killing, said the show was a "cynical attempt to boost television ratings". He said: "The danger is that we start to believe in a story that there is such a thing as a life not worth living." If I was diagnosed with something like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis I'd eat a gun as soon as I left the doctor's office. None of this waiting until I need help to die. Ah, but would you, or would you try to live your life to the full until the symtoms of your disease meant you had to ask for help? No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted February 3, 2009 Eluana Englaro, "Italy's Terry Schiavo" was taken to a clinic last night, who have volunteered to remove the feeding tubes that have kept her alive for the last 17 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted February 3, 2009 Eluana Englaro, "Italy's Terry Schiavo" was taken to a clinic last night, who have volunteered to remove the feeding tubes that have kept her alive for the last 17 years. Good call my son! I only hope for the rest of us that she doesn't snuff it on the 13th... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted February 6, 2009 Eluana Englaro might not be snuffing it at all now - Italy's government has issued an emergency decree preventing the removal of her feeding tubes, right at the eleventh hour. I thought the points were in the bag. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7875528.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted February 6, 2009 Eluana Englaro might not be snuffing it at all now - Italy's government has issued an emergency decree preventing the removal of her feeding tubes, right at the eleventh hour. I thought the points were in the bag. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7875528.stm No, just her waste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,654 Posted February 9, 2009 Rumours are circulating wikipedia that Englaro has died... no sources available to confirm as of yet.. possibly a hoax i guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,534 Posted February 9, 2009 Rumours are circulating wikipedia that Englaro has died... no sources available to confirm as of yet.. possibly a hoax i guess BBC have just reported it on their crawler Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted February 9, 2009 Rumours are circulating wikipedia that Englaro has died... no sources available to confirm as of yet.. possibly a hoax i guess BBC have just reported it on their crawler Link A massive points boost for The Living End! At least the rest of us know what to chase... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted February 9, 2009 So very sad. I've been watching the story quite closely over the weekend and I really admired the strength and dignity of Eluana Englaro's father, Beppino Englaro. He had fought court battles for over a decade to end her life humanely and right at the very last he had to endure Silvio Burlusconi's attempts to prolong his daughter's suffering. While maintaining a very dignified press silence, he also had to cope with the care of his wife, who is currently dying of cancer. I've never been much of a fan of Silvio Burlusconi, but his attempts to override the Italian consitution this weekend and turn his country from a democracy in to some sort of theocracy at the beck and call of The Vatican have made for pretty grim reading. Luckily, the temperamental nature of Italian politics means he won't be around too long before someone else takes over at the top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted February 28, 2009 14 people involved in the police investigation into Englaro's death. Reports that a Devonian farmer is helping them with their enquiries remain unconfirmed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 1, 2009 Noel Martin is dead... ...sorry Maryport! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,654 Posted March 1, 2009 Wrong Noel Martin... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,655 Posted March 1, 2009 Noel Martin is dead... ...sorry Maryport! This one was 86. Doubt the other Noel will last that long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 1, 2009 Wrong Noel Martin... Yes. It was a joke.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,654 Posted March 2, 2009 Wrong Noel Martin... Yes. It was a joke.... I know I realised that after posting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 5, 2009 A British couple with terminal cancer have both committed suicide at a clinic in Switzerland... I wonder if their family were entitled to a discount? Post 2500 on the eve of my 4th anniversary on the forum... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted July 14, 2009 Sir Edward Downes, the conductor, and his wife Lady Joan, have ended their lives together at the Swiss assisted suicide clinic Dignitas. They are survived by their children, the finely named Caractacus and Boudicca. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted July 14, 2009 Sir Edward Downes, the conductor, and his wife Lady Joan, have ended their lives together at the Swiss assisted suicide clinic Dignitas. They are survived by their children, the finely named Caractacus and Boudicca. That's terrible news Handley, Hickox and Downes all within the space of a year. Three of Britain's finest conductors of recent times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted April 3, 2011 Nan Maitland, founder of the Society for Old Age Rational Suicide. Not only could she talk the talk, but she also walked the walk, so to speak. I wonder if travel agents are asked to inform the police of the purchase of one way tickets to Switzerland? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,655 Posted May 13, 2011 Suicide tourism may be dying in Switzerland. Could be a mixed blessing. On the positive side some of those most in need of the service might hire a coach and go mob handed right away. Be a few unique picks cashed in on the DDP if they did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,151 Posted May 15, 2011 Passer-by pushes suicide man off bridge Not strictly on topic, and something of an anti-climax, as it turns out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
