lins mothers doctor wrote her out a prescription that would end her life quickly and peacefully. Rollin misses her very much and even if she runs through her mind a tear will develop in her eye every time. Rollin does not display any pictures of her mother because she breaks down every time she sees her mothers profile. The life her mother was living was terrible. It was like she was in a room with no windows or doors, when she died it was like she got out of the room, and she was happy to get out. Rollin and her husband were happy, also (241-42). Rollin wrote a book about her mother the Last Wish, which was made into a television movie. She has received many letters that agreed with her and some that did not. The letters that did not agree with her, people wrote death by any persons hand is killing a life god created (242). Rollin pleads but I still remember my mothers own view. God gave me a brainand Im glad its still working so that I can die the want I want to(242).A young geriatric nurse wrote I believe its doctors who cannot deal with death. They put the feeding tube in and walk away feeling like heroes. They dont want to know that the patient cant talk, cant move, cant do anything for herself. Ive had patients beg me to help them die. I support euthanasia. Talk to nurses in geriatrics. They know the truth(242-43). The nurse conclude by saying they know the truth, what she means by this is people who are suffering and dying, want to die. But they cannot die unless they have a little help (243).Rollin reveals that I do not think family members should be the ones to help a desperate person die. It happened to work out in my familyinstead we urgently need is a law that would allow physicians to carry out the wishes of a dying person (243). Assisted-suicide laws must have regulations. The regulations were passed a year ago in Washington State. More regulations will be submitted in California this November and it w...
