American Voices

Right-to-Die Controversy

January 22, 1997 | ISSUE 31•02

Right-to-die has been a hot issue of late, with both pro- and anti-right-to-die forces holding large demonstrations across the U.S. What do you think of physician-assisted suicide?

  • I believe I have the right to die. I also believe I have the right to say: 'I'm not gonna pay a lot for this muffler.'

    Sandra Gregorian
    Systems Analyst

  • Everyone has a right to die. Especially all those people I'm planning to stab to death.

    Oliver Mielecki
    Botanist

  • My poor mother broke her leg last May, and we had no choice but to put her down.

    Wayne Buice
    Student

  • If right-to-die legislation had been passed years ago, think of all that would have been lost—like the last two seasons of The Golden Girls.

    Theo Crawford
    Plumber

  • Apple, pecan, cherry. I think every person has the right to pie.

    Nancy Rivers
    Accountant

  • If you're brain-dead and hooked up to life support, it doesn't matter if you die or not, just as long as you try your best. That's all anyone can ask.

    Matt Polan
    Caterer

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