Woman refused right to die by assisted suicide by Irish court

This is a very distressing case. I am pro-life, because I believe there are two lives involved in a pregnancy. But I believe that a person has a right to do what they wish with their own life, even decide their life is not worth living, especially if death is a question of when not if. There is no question that her relatives do not love her and wish the very best for her. I hope this lady wins her appeal to the Irish Supreme Court. If she does, she may very well decide not to go anything more. We will never understand the mystery of suffering.

she should have the RIGHT to END HER SUFFERING, with HELP if need be....i CAN'T believe, that GOD would want her to SUFFER in her final days.....i totally DISAGREE with this ruling. alisa

Those who suffer greatly, if in their right minds, do everything they can to survive. Only when brain dead, does the Church recommend pulling the plug... Thank God they are there to speak up for the suffering and dying and unborn... too many in our society (Portia) would help push them off the cliff....

The judgement of the Divisional Court shows a singular lack of imagination and compassion for those who suffer.

In the evil of this world, it is encouraging to see that the Irish don't kill their babies or their seniors....something to be proud of.