The End of Life Option Act was approved by the CA Assembly yesterday. Now it goes back to the CA Senate where it is very likely to be approved and then needs to either be signed by Governor Brown or have him just ignore it which is basically the same as him signing it (weird how that works).
That's wonderful. Fingers crossed that there are no hitches. I consider this a true humanitarian breakthrough, wherever it is happening.
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The End of Life Option Act was approved by the CA Assembly yesterday. Now it goes back to the CA Senate where it is very likely to be approved and then needs to either be signed by Governor Brown or have him just ignore it which is basically the same as him signing it (weird how that works).
That's wonderful. Fingers crossed that there are no hitches. I consider this a true humanitarian breakthrough, wherever it is happens.
Thanks for the support! Not sure when this will be finalized but it looks likely to go through.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
is it true the governor has not weighed in on the issue? if they veto it, are there enough votes to override it?
That is an issue that will come up soon, gimme. Once the bill goes through the Senate again this one last time (very likely to pass since it did the first time the Senate voted on it) it will be up to Governor Brown to do one of three things:
1) Basically ignore it. If he does nothing, it will go through as though he gave it approval.
2) Approve and sign the bill.
3) Veto the bill.
There is some concern that Brown could veto the bill because he is Roman Catholic/ Jesuit and if he gets enough pressure from various religious groups of those types he could conceivably veto the bill. The impression I've been getting is that he will probably just let it slide by.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
If someone wants to die, let them die. It's their life to do with as they choose
I know I was born and I know that I'll die...
"The inbetween is mine"
Interesting to hear this opinion from someone who espouses devoutly Christian views in other threads. I was sure you'd support the church teaching that suicide is a sin...
Incidentally, I fully agree with the view you express, for once
I'm not a big supporter of Brown but must give credit where due. I was really impressed by this:
"In the end, I was left to reflect on what I would want in the face of my own death," the governor wrote in a signing statement that accompanied his signature on the legislation. "I do not know what I would do if I were dying in prolonged and excruciating pain. I am certain, however, that it would be a comfort to be able to consider the options afforded by this bill.
I worked with a friend, Dr. P., on this (a little on my part, a huge amount on hers). She is traveling so when she gets back we will have much to talk about. This is huge for those for whom it will give peace of body and mind in there final days and hours.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
1) Basically ignore it. If he does nothing, it will go through as though he gave it approval.
2) Approve and sign the bill.
3) Veto the bill.
There is some concern that Brown could veto the bill because he is Roman Catholic/ Jesuit and if he gets enough pressure from various religious groups of those types he could conceivably veto the bill. The impression I've been getting is that he will probably just let it slide by.
Incidentally, I fully agree with the view you express, for once
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/california-governor-signs-hard-won-right-to-die-legislation/ar-AAf8b3C?li=BBieTUX&ocid=HPCDHP
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
"In the end, I was left to reflect on what I would want in the face of my own death," the governor wrote in a signing statement that accompanied his signature on the legislation. "I do not know what I would do if I were dying in prolonged and excruciating pain. I am certain, however, that it would be a comfort to be able to consider the options afforded by this bill.
He added he wouldn't deny that right to others.
Imagine that.
Good for him.