So because of one case(Middleton) where someone MIGHT have taken advantage of DwDA ( you've provided no proof that was the case) Oregonian's shouldn't have the right to end their lives in certain situations. No law is perfect, and there will always be criminals who abuse laws, it doesn't mean we jettison those laws. Few people actually make use of DwDA, but it does provide a comfort to know it is there if needed.


"We already have the right to refuse treatment. Many who believe in the concept under the choice banner have second-thoughts org when they read the language of the actual bill and realize our choice is Ignored and certainly not assured."

Sure, we have the right to refuse treatment, but that isn't always possible. 

"I was my wife's 24/7 caregiver during her last 18 months of declining autonomy."

Sorry for that, but what does it have to do with DwDA?

"This is not about people who are dying anyway."

Really? What is it about then?