Hi Becky,
I believe I recall the post you are referencing - but I just took it as an
advocacy effort by a proponant of anti-assisted suicide policy. I didn't
feel forced to vote one way or the other.
When you think about it, all we have to do is turn on the radio or TV,
read a newspaper, billboard, etc. to find ourselves being told how to vote
on various issues and candidates. Why should those who encourage others to
oppose PAS be expected to frame their requests any differently?
Best,
Sharon
On Fri, June 22, 2012 10:42 am, Rebecca Jay Dutneall wrote:
> Dear collogues.
>
> I wanted to write to you the other week, but I wasn't feeling well,
> however because the debate is still active and is now being discussed
> in the English High Court because of a case brought by Tony Nickinson
> I now feel I want to speak my mind.
>
> I don't know the people personally who have alerted us to the polls on
> the issue of Physician Assisted Suicide but I do have my concerns when
> the poster appears to influence our thinking and tells us how to vote
> - this is not a democracy. Each of us should be proud that with the
> right to make our own choices in life.
>
> If this singles me out as an outcast, then so be it, but I'd ask you
> to consider what that makes you.
>
> For the record, I am pro Physician Assisted Suicide and I support the
> efforts of Tony Nickinson and his legal team.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Becky.
>
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