I’ll die before the endgame, says Terry Pratchett in call for law to allow assisted suicides in UK
By Terry Pratchett
Last updated at 1:29 AM on 03rd August 2009
Sir Terry Pratchett has made an emotional plea for the right to take his own life, saying: ‘I live in hope I can jump before I am pushed.’
The fantasy novelist gave his views following last week’s landmark House of Lords controversial judgment in the case of Debbie Purdy.
‘I believe that if the burden gets too great, those who wish should be allowed to be shown the door,’ he said. ‘In my case, in the fullness of time, I hope it will be in the garden under an English sky. Or, if wet, the library.’
Read the rest of the article here I feel I need to add this comment, from a posting on facebook in response to the article…
How sad we live in a society where so many people believe that those who are in great suffering should not be allowed to choose to die while so many people who are sick and could be cured should be driven into financial ruin to pay for their care.
Now, if you haven’t read the rest of the story, you should.
