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Poofed Thread???
I guess the thread about the young lady that committed suicide because she had a brain tumor got poofed. How long did it take for it to get out of control?
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"Never do wrong to make a friend----or to keep one".....Robert E. Lee
I guess the thread about the young lady that committed suicide because she had a brain tumor got poofed. How long did it take for it to get out of control?
Right around the point that the joke was floated about you and I changing each other's diapers someday. Can't express an opinion that isn't in lockstep with the rest of the herd, you know.[;)]
Its a tough crowd, ya gotta be able to give and take without getting your feelings hurt.
Indeed.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Its a tough crowd, ya gotta be able to give and take without getting your feelings hurt.
*.
Good For You?
Nope, just a smiley face.
quote:Originally posted by GuvamintCheese
Its a tough crowd, ya gotta be able to give and take without getting your feelings hurt.
Is getting pissed off equal to getting your feelings hurt???
[:D]
I think its close....[:D]
quote:Originally posted by GuvamintCheese
Good For You?
Nope, just a smiley face.
[:D]
Did somebody die?
What did I miss?
Did somebody die?
No. Someone offed themselves because they couldn't take it.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
quote:Originally posted by sxsnuf
What did I miss?
Did somebody die?
No. Someone offed themselves because they couldn't take it.
Hey now, that's dangerous thinking! Don't you know that you're supposed to tow the line and follow the herd?
[:D][;)]
I guess I didnt know that individual.
Its a tough crowd, ya gotta be able to give and take without getting your feelings hurt.
I've often wondered about the "getting your feelings hurt" statement.
If someone comes off as an * and gets lit up, it's one thing but all too often, someone can say something and things get out of hand.
We can all agree that an adult exchange of ideas can be of benefit to all if we're open minded and show what was once referred to as manners.
Some make a joke about things that don't rate some simple minded quip when others are treating a subject with respect and are just trying to be helpful.(I'm not pointing fingers, I'm just saying...)
If a little more respect was given where respect is due and we all acted as adults as opposed some acting like kids in a pissing contest, we might actually have more people posting with new ideas and topics of interest.
If you look at the new members and those that have been members for years, all too many fail to get involved in forum topics.
I'm not saying there is intimidation by some here but there has to be a reason people join the forums and say little if anything.
I don't take things said here personally because no one knows me personally so things said are "in one ear and out the other" but not all feel that way.
I'm neither prude nor do-gooder but I do think respect should be given when respect is shown.
I'm curious to how many will flame me for what I've said. [8D]
Not that it matters....
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by sxsnuf
What did I miss?
Did somebody die?
No. Someone offed themselves because they couldn't take it.
Hey now, that's dangerous thinking! Don't you know that you're supposed to tow the line and follow the herd?
[:D][;)]
baaaaa
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
I would just say that respect is earned, not granted.
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by sxsnuf
What did I miss?
Did somebody die?
No. Someone offed themselves because they couldn't take it.
Really???
Is that really how you feel? Given the same situation, the same diagnosis...what would you do?
Waste away in agony, a burden to all those around you who love you, drag everyone else down with you. For who's benefit, yours?
Brave, very brave.
If my family feels that I am a burden to them, for any reason, that's the reason I am going to hang on.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
BTW, what makes this woman so noteworthy.
Is she the first to use Oryguns assisted suicide law?
Maybe just the first to invite the TV cameras along.
I thought this was a deeply personal, private decision.
Has her family written a book yet?
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by sxsnuf
What did I miss?
Did somebody die?
No. Someone offed themselves because they couldn't take it.
Really???
Is that really how you feel? Given the same situation, the same diagnosis...what would you do?
Waste away in agony, a burden to all those around you who love you, drag everyone else down with you. For who's benefit, yours?
Brave, very brave.
My guess is, he has no one that would give a damn.
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by sxsnuf
What did I miss?
Did somebody die?
No. Someone offed themselves because they couldn't take it.
Really???
Is that really how you feel? Given the same situation, the same diagnosis...what would you do?
Waste away in agony, a burden to all those around you who love you, drag everyone else down with you. For who's benefit, yours?
Brave, very brave.
If my family feels that I am a burden to them, for any reason, that's the reason I am going to hang on.
If you're even remotely serious, I think you've just taken the definition of "hate" to a new plateau.
Just what sort of character does the family member that feels that another family member is a burden possess? I'd say they were a class among none.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Why that circumstance causes the reaction it does on here is a question for the ages.
quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by sxsnuf
What did I miss?
Did somebody die?
No. Someone offed themselves because they couldn't take it.
Really???
Is that really how you feel? Given the same situation, the same diagnosis...what would you do?
Waste away in agony, a burden to all those around you who love you, drag everyone else down with you. For who's benefit, yours?
Brave, very brave.
My guess is, he has no one that would give a damn.
You would be wrong. Care to swing again?
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
1. She announced the day she was going to die.
2. She was young.
3. She was pretty.
I believe all life is sacred but not everyody believes the way I do. It is a horrible way to die. She decided to avoid it.
I think it got so much attention because:
1. She announced the day she was going to die.
2. She was young.
3. She was pretty.
All three make it newsworthy, but the reason she came into the spotlight in the first place is because she had to move to Oregon to do it because it's illegal in her home state (California).
She was advocating changing the law in Cali and elsewhere.....and because she was young and pretty the news media picked it up.
My children are grown, now, and there are grandkids she never got to meet.
Having seen, and livd with this all first hand, I would not die that way.
God bless this woman's family. I hold no criticism for her for what she did.
Dan
I think it got so much attention because:
1. She announced the day she was going to die.
2. She was young.
3. She was pretty.
4. She didn't appear sick, but full of life
I believe all life is sacred but not everyody believes the way I do. It is a horrible way to die. She decided to avoid it.
quote:Originally posted by GuvamintCheese
Its a tough crowd, ya gotta be able to give and take without getting your feelings hurt.
I've often wondered about the "getting your feelings hurt" statement.
If someone comes off as an * and gets lit up, it's one thing but all too often, someone can say something and things get out of hand.
We can all agree that an adult exchange of ideas can be of benefit to all if we're open minded and show what was once referred to as manners.
Some make a joke about things that don't rate some simple minded quip when others are treating a subject with respect and are just trying to be helpful.(I'm not pointing fingers, I'm just saying...)
If a little more respect was given where respect is due and we all acted as adults as opposed some acting like kids in a pissing contest, we might actually have more people posting with new ideas and topics of interest.
If you look at the new members and those that have been members for years, all too many fail to get involved in forum topics.
I'm not saying there is intimidation by some here but there has to be a reason people join the forums and say little if anything.
I don't take things said here personally because no one knows me personally so things said are "in one ear and out the other" but not all feel that way.
I'm neither prude nor do-gooder but I do think respect should be given when respect is shown.
I'm curious to how many will flame me for what I've said. [8D]
Not that it matters....
That's how it used to be here in the beginning. We had a few deep thinkers on these boards. I didn't always agree with them, but you could engage in a civil discussion. They made you think! In comes some Yahoos that just want to complain, argue and insult. The deep thinkers left, and I can't say that I blame them.
Thankfully, none of us had to make that decision and I pray none of us ever do.
We all make that decision every day.
Brad Steele
Suicide and euthanasia should be difficult and discouraged whenever possible if only to safeguard the weaker willed individuals out there. Life is precious and if equal footing is granted to both those hanging on and those who want to end it all, then we are indeed losing traction on the slipperiest slope of all. Where do you draw the line?
Right.
If someone is in an accident and loses the permanent ability to care for their own personal needs, should they have the option to decide to check out? And then, will people call them "brave" and say they admire their "courage"?
What about people who are born permanently disabled? Would we call a parent of these children "courageous" if they said they wanted to have their child euthanized?
She had less than a year to go. She had a choice and she made it. God bless her. Many, many, many more individuals have a tougher and longer row to hoe, and they have no choice.
Any number of drugs will do the deed.
You dont need governments approval or societys acceptance and you certainly dont need to move to another state.
Who are these death with dignity parrots who think you need a doctors "assistance" to commit suicide??
The means to end your own life is always close at hand,,,,, for ALL of us.
Any number of drugs will do the deed.
You dont need governments approval or societys acceptance and you certainly dont need to move to another state.
Who are these death with dignity parrots who think you need a doctors "assistance" to commit suicide??
I would imagine that they are the ones who realize that sometimes life incapacitates you to the point where you haven't the ability to take your own life.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
That was clearly not the case with the woman we've all been talking about over the last week.
Indeed. But it is my understanding that she was using her death as a platform to bring about awareness to the right to have someone kill you in her state.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Its a tough crowd, ya gotta be able to give and take without getting your feelings hurt.
Or you could just be civil and respectful in the first place.
But who am I kidding? Why would we expect civility and respect HERE?
Okay. I'll say it. She pusses out.
Girl was 29 and got diagnosed less than a year ago. It makes a very dramatic story. She was pretty, and articulate, which makes for great press.
Her story will be forgotten before the weekend. A human interest story at best.