A homeless man refusing long-term care, a woman with severe obesity, grieving widows. Each euthanasia request sparked debate among Canadian doctors and nurses struggling with the ethics of one of the most permissive laws globally on the practice.
I have a disabled sister and stories like yours have guided my voting my entire life. Disability can happen to anyone and the rules around it are brutal/should be criminal.
I’m going to donate to my local food bank today because you’ve reminded me of how hard people have it.
Also thank you for being a paramedic, I agree that they don’t get the recognition and benefits they deserve. It’s a hard and dangerous job, with tough hours too.
ETA: I have now made that donation to the food bank.
I am so sorry for your situation.
I have a disabled sister and stories like yours have guided my voting my entire life. Disability can happen to anyone and the rules around it are brutal/should be criminal.
I’m going to donate to my local food bank today because you’ve reminded me of how hard people have it.
Also thank you for being a paramedic, I agree that they don’t get the recognition and benefits they deserve. It’s a hard and dangerous job, with tough hours too.
ETA: I have now made that donation to the food bank.