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In article <3339A967.28ED@southwest.com.au>,
Mark Addinall <addinall@southwest.com.au> wrote:

>I'm sorry for interrupting. I haven't posted to this thread because I
>believe 'mercy-killing' has been carried out by the medical profession
>since Hypocrates was a lad and nothing much is going to change it.

And perhaps the NT Bill had more to do with protecting those medicos from
gaol than 'compassion'... The whole issue is a lot more complex than a
yes/no to 'do you believe in death with dignity?'.

>I have a problem with this group of people, 'the majority', that keep
>making all these sweeping decisions for me. Where do they live?
>What are thier names?

>With all the travel I do around Australia I have yet to bump into
>anyone that has been asked an opinion on this issue (or dare I say
>it, gun control). Not one person.

>The media must like the pro argument I feel. The little poll question
>was delivered with a 'caring' smile and was not worded;

>   "are you in favour of the mass slaughter of hospitalised
>    Australians.....   YES/NO"

>Mark (noticing a trend by the media) Addinall.

It sometimes takes a while to notice. After all, most people believe what
they read, so it's not so uncommon. Read a book by Edward Herman and Noam
Chomsky called 'Manufacturing Consent'. A real eye opener. I am (as you know)
totally opposed to firearms in the community, but I'll agree with you
100% when it comes to the mass media's treatment of that and other issues.

Cheers,
Marty.
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