23-year-old woman to end life through euthanasia in South Australia 

As much as I agree, I think it should only be for terminal illnesses or very rare cases. The push in Canada resulted in depression being a valid reason to do this. Once that passed, it became the number one cause of death for young adults 18-25. There needs to be strict limits.

@@turbonerd3075 depression isn't something I support on this.

@@turbonerd3075 I believe only cases were there is nothing else but the suffering at the end. I know we have to watch words.

@@turbonerd3075 Yes, it's going to be a thing here too, look at the people agreeing to this, and that is how it all gets out of hand.

@@vivrowe2763 gets out of hand??? What do you mean?

@@AfternoonTeawithKaren I am so sorry to see this. I don't think I would do assisted suicide but I understand. Prayers for her and her family.

@SterlingsOpinion - Sadly not. I read an interview with her where she said, “I realised that I can’t have any more anaesthesia, so I couldn’t have any more feeding tube changes or surgeries.”

@@AfternoonTeawithKaren yeah and should wait for God to take her. What a silly girl to do this, she will never know God.

@@steveatkinson85 not everyone is terminal. By the way only adults who are terminally physical and mentally ill in Canada have the opportunity for assisted dying. The poor do not qualify for assisted suicide and only if all treatments including psychedelic therapy do not help the veteran with PTSD does that veteran have the chance for assisted dying (if the PTSD is severe enough to qualify). The treatment is suggested when need be but is not actively encouraged, the government just allows you the choice to whether or not you want to end your life if you have severe mental and or physical issues.

I have one of the diseases that causes her pain, yet it's not terminal so I cannot have access to this. It's extremely hard to get adequate pain relief because so much of the body is involved. It's most likely the AAG which has a broad life expectancy of 6-9 years from when it's diagnosed The AAG is certainly not as painful as EDS on it's own. This girl is dieing from the AAG, not the pain.

Try tuning in your tin foil hat.

Try tuning in your tin foil hat.

Try tuning in your tin foil hat.

@@NoWindNoSunNoPoweris that all you know how to troll?

Not trolling. It was an honest response.

@@NoWindNoSunNoPower are you the commissioner?

The commissioner?

@steveatkinson85 yes, I understand what you are saying. All sins are equal under GOD. Some take their own lives by drinking, drugs, etc... I just can't imagine her pain, as you or I have not been through those trials. I hope she does seek GOD my friend.

​@@AfternoonTeawithKarenok Peter.

Try tuning in your tin foil hat.

A death sentence no. Can you die from it yes! It was a combination of her EDS and autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy(a rare form of Dysautonomia that is a known comorbiditie of EDS and can be caused by EDS) the ganglionopathy was causing her organ failure. She would have died a slow painful death. People don't take EDS seriously enough. Here I am with Dysautonomia, deformed hips, using crutches and a wheelchair for the rest of my life, and with a brain slump all due to my EDS. And yes the brain slump can kill me at any moment and it is caused by my EDS. Dont spread misinformation

Agree that spreading misinformation’s problematic - but, not sure how that factors into the segment? There were no generalisations or anything. They only provided details about the impact on Lily. Did I miss something?

@@POTSiePurpleZebra I have EDS 3 and POTS as well, plus several other things. What is killing Lily is the AAG it has a very loose lifespan of 6-9 years after diagnosis. Yes complications from EDS, as well as the drugs you take to help with the pain, as well as many of the proceedures to help you live with EDS can kill you but in this case it's more likely the AAG. I'm Australian too and know you can only get access to this if you have a terminal illness with 6 months or less left to live.

I hope we DO go down the same route as Canada here in Australia. I have one of the Diseases Lily has but it won't kill me either but it makes me wish I was dead. If we had the same laws as Canada I wouldn't be here to talk about it.

@@njsmkmmsthatsit3518 The choice to choose is important....state encouraged euthanasia is different and just REALLY creepy (especially in these ideologically deranged times). I hope you get what you want but hopefully not at the expense of the rest of humanity (and by the hands of creepy and easily dehumanised bureaucrats).

Please keep your religion to yourself. Faith should be personal and private.

Agreed - but this case there is no "cure" for her condition and she is deteriorating and likely to suffer more. Cost is just one of the issues - what about her own pain, loneliness and quality of life. She looks to have spent most of her life in hospitals and on medication. I am sure her family members love her and want her to be at peace. Euthanasia , with conditions, is a kinder option.

@@MrTigga2008 I feel sorry for her and if she wants to end her life , then that’s her choice and she should find a way to do that herself . However ,no law should be passed that can be abused as much as this one can be .

@@goodlookingman4489 All laws are open to abuse. Im not suggesting that this law will not suffer the same. There are people who would need access to the medical facilities/ medication that is unavailable/restricted. This is why there is "black market" for euthanasia (and other) drugs. Its a difficult issue.

We have free health care in Australia so cost isn't relevant. Also Lily is dieing from the AAG anyway and like any other terminal disease in some states in Australia when the person has 6 months or less to live they are able to have access to this treatment.

God gives and god takes away.

@@JohnHoylesunvaccinatedbr-rx4dkno god