Washington Initiative 1000, also known as I-1000, is an initiated state statute that will appear on the November 4, 2008 ballot in the state of Washington. The official ballot measure title refers to the measure as "aid in dying." Supporters of the measure refer to it as the Death with Dignity initiative, but critics refer to it as the Assisted Suicide initiative.
Initiative 1000 would allow mentally competent, terminally ill adults the legal choice to request and self-administer a lethal overdose of medication. In 1991, Initiative 119, a similar (but broader) measure, failed with 46% of the vote. The 2008 ballot initiative is more restrictive in that it explicitly prohibits euthanasia and lethal injections.
The initiative is based on Oregon Measure 16, which Oregon voters passed in 1994. Oregon is the only state to have enacted similar legislation. and overwhelmingly re-approved after a U.S. Supreme Court challenge in 1997. (wikipedia)
WOW... When did we become God?
When did we lose so much faith in our God?
In the many years that I have worked in a hospital, I have seen my share of miracles, suffering and yes, moments that made me question GOD, why? However, in no way was I ever in the right frame of mind to play GOD! I can't imagen sitting in front of God on judgement day and having God ask me... "So when did this make sense to you because I still had plans for them? I still need them on earth!"
"OOPS!" Yeah, not sure that response will work at that moment.
On the other hand... meaning my nursing side.... there are moments where I feel like, "okay God... it's their time, let them go to you!" In those moments, more often than none, I always learn that my patient who was lying in that bed. Who was unresponsive to any person's voice, touch and/or me giving them comfort-care measures. They always seemed to wait for something. Whether it was that last family member located on the other side of the world, racing to say their good-byes or my patient seemed to wait for someone to say, "okay it's time... we're okay with your passing!".
From my experience, God has shown me that he has plans with everyone up till that moment we take our last breathe. If God wanted us sooner, He would of called us sooner! That's just my thoughts!!!!
So when your at that voting booth... know what your voting for and pray before you mark the boxes or circles! Those votes count and that's your voice, so know what your saying to the world!!!!
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Christina, Great insight and perspective with your profession and all. It is interesting how much we continually attempt to dabble in Divine matters. I know there are strong opinions for and against this measure, but I agree with you, even with all the suffering, we don't have the right to take life. I love your thoughts (ramblings, as you call them). PV
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