Man tries to donate organs - now ...
Kaebee wrote - It's ridiculous that this man is not currently allowed to choose his own destiny. I applaud him, and his family, and hope that he opens some lines of communication about how "free" our country really is, if we cannot decide to leave this life before we suffer and force our families into suffering. What's the point of a "right to life" if you can't live the way you want, or die the way you want?
KBT9 - My brother died of ALS, and the last six months of his life were terrible. He really did not want to die, but ALS does not care ... it takes you very fast. I do understand why Gary wants to give his life for others because his life is really over due to the ALS. ... Why should he not be able to give what he can? I don't think it's a death, but giving life. He will wind up suffering for many months, and then it will be to late to give. I don't believe that you should kill yourself, but when you're going to die and your family sees you suffer, it's a terrible thing. Maybe he could see about going out of the U.S. to do it like England, somewhere he could give other people a good life. May God bless you, Gary. I don't know you, but I do know what ALS does to the body.
Cederstrand wrote - Check into some organizations that are affiliated with leaving the U.S. and going to Amsterdam where they have some rationality left. I saw a documentary about this on Vanguard TV. My first father-in-law died of ALS and when he was ready, my husband, a local animal vet, and I saw that he had a painless transition at a time he chose. The government has no business telling us how we should die or live. You are doing a noble thing.
Ticked Off wrote - Why is it that when a young person, with his or her whole life ahead of them, chooses to risk their own life in order to save others is considered a hero, and yet this man, who has a terminal illness, is told that he can't give the gift of life to those on a transplant list? My brother died while waiting for an organ, and each day many other people die while waiting. Why should this man be denied his wish to shorten his own horrible disease and give the gift of life to those who have a good prognosis? Each day, doctors all over the country make the decision to end an unborn baby's life, just because the biological mother did not want it. Many couples are childless and wanting to adopt. Ultrasound has proven that these unborn babies have a heartbeat and brainwaves, yet their lives are terminated. One of them might have grown up to be the one who developed a cure for cancer, or ALS. Why the double standard? Which is worse, to terminate a new potential life, or give the gift of life from a terminally ill man to those whose loved ones are praying for an organ? This should be his choice, and doctors should not have a problem with it.
Canton, Ga wrote - I will be praying for you and your family. My grandmother who was 85 years old died from ALS almost 12 years ago. I will never forget the way she looked at me when I had to say goodbye for the last time. My grandmother lived in New York, and I was five months pregnant living in Atlanta. We both knew that it was the last time we would see each other. I just held her, and we both just cried. I know it is very hard on you and family. I will be praying for you, and I hope they find a cure one day soon. Stay strong!
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