Quote by Polly Toynbee

People want the right to die at a time of their own choosing. Too many families have watched helplessly as a relative dies slowly, longing for death.

People want the right to die at a time of their own choosing

Summary

This quote highlights the sentiment of individuals desiring the autonomy to determine the timing of their own death. It acknowledges that many families have endured the painful experience of witnessing their loved ones suffer and yearn for a release from their prolonged agony. It advocates for giving individuals the opportunity to make this deeply personal and sensitive decision regarding the end of their lives, granting them autonomy and the ability to relieve their own suffering.

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Death

By Polly Toynbee

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