Originally Posted by RSD RENEE

I am not one to encourage loss of life. I do believe that sometimes it is the lesser of two evils though. Like when someone is terminally ill and in pain or someone who can't afford a child they are carrying. I do believe that if there is anyway possible to preserve life that it should be done. But only if it doesn't cause pain and misery to that life. I don't think one is weak if they choose to prevent someone to not live in misery. I think it takes alot more strength to decide to stop a life from suffering than letting it continue in misery. And I don't think it's an wasy way out either. It's probably the hardest thing anyone would have to decide to do. But I do believe that everything that can possibly be done to preserve life should be done before a decision to end it is made. Because once that decision is made, it's forever. And it's something that the ones that are still living will have to live with everyday of their lives. It's certainly not something to take lightly. I undestand everyone's views, even though we don't agree on each others. I don't know if what I think is the right way to think. It's just how I feel with the experiences I've had in my life with my family and friends. I said I was offended, but I'm really not. It is a delicate subject and you are just as entitled to your beliefs as everyone else. I think its great that you are so positive about life. I guess I've seen so much bad, that maybe it's jaded me. I used to be like you, but have seen things that people have done that have made me very cynical of this world. Seeing the bad in people made me change my views on life. I still believe in a higher power and hope He understands my views. And if I'm wrong, I hope He forgives me. I've talked to my Priest many times about these topics. It's not an easy subject and I don't know how we got on it. If it was me who started it, I am sorry. I just wanted to talk about rsd. I'm glad we can all express our feelings and not judge though. I think we all learn something from each others opinions. That is definitely a good thing and I am glad for all of your points of view.