08-17-2012, 12:19 PM
The article doesn't say that he wants to die; it says that it's an exhausting and exasperating task to communicate. Daily activities of living must be an incredible challenge for he and his family to execute, but they're doing it - takes a lot of strength. I don't think his dignity is in question here. JMO.
If I were a family member and he indeed wanted to die, I'd want to help and would not offer up the story to the press in that case. Assisted suicide would be tricky as he is probably under medical care and a sudden death would be likely be investigated; not sure I'd risk prosecution but I would probably look into the Switzerland option.
I'm glad this man and his family are using technology to allow him to communicate and hope it continues to improve.
If I were a family member and he indeed wanted to die, I'd want to help and would not offer up the story to the press in that case. Assisted suicide would be tricky as he is probably under medical care and a sudden death would be likely be investigated; not sure I'd risk prosecution but I would probably look into the Switzerland option.
I'm glad this man and his family are using technology to allow him to communicate and hope it continues to improve.