Comments on: Going Public

By: Judith Kreps Hawkins

Judith Kreps Hawkins — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:59:18 +0000

I have just read Lecretia’s story. It’s not an unheard-of one in Canada either!
I am deeply moved and grateful for your courage, both, no all, of you.
I will share your story, and others like it, in any way I can until unfair & ignorant laws are changed. As in so many things, Education and acceptance of human differences, is key.
With love.

By: Valueall

Valueall — Mon, 18 May 2015 07:56:20 +0000

My only thing is that I think its so sad that society thinks that dying is undignified and I have a lot of respect for what disabled people have to say about this: “We don’t need to die to have dignity” http://www.notdeadyet.org/disability-rights-toolkit-for-advocacy-against-legalization-of-assisted-suicide

By: Lyn Harriott-Douglas

Lyn Harriott-Douglas — Mon, 18 May 2015 00:24:26 +0000

I have just watched the Sunday program here in Melbourne and am in awe of your bravery and honesty in allowing the public to witness your very private thoughts and decisions. The fight to decide how to die with dignity at a time of your choosing is a courageous and heart wrenching one. Matt and your family must be so proud of you. Best of luck for the 25th.

By: Don Grant

Don Grant — Sun, 17 May 2015 09:11:40 +0000

Matt, you and Lecretia are very brave to go public. I’m glad that the judge in your hearing decided to restrict the interest groups to only the very relevant. Roll on the last week of May so you can get a definitive answer. You’ve already won in my book. All the best.

By: Patsy Boyle

Patsy Boyle — Sun, 17 May 2015 05:18:59 +0000

Thank you Matt.. well said. Indeed, you are both very private people so going public is a big thing for you both. Thank you once again, and much love always xx

By: christine johnstone

christine johnstone — Sun, 17 May 2015 03:00:39 +0000

I’ve been following you both in your journey for a common sence law to enable death with dignity.
I’ve posted to you about my experience with my own mum and how she would have if she had the strength have done the same, as for myself you have inspired me to challenge and reserve our laws to find justice for the people suffering so with much respect to you both thankyou

By: Glen Upchurch

Glen Upchurch — Sun, 17 May 2015 00:41:05 +0000

Well said Matt we wish you and Lecretia the best and hope the politicians wake up to them selves so Lecretia can pass on with the dignity she deserves. We wish the both of you all the best stay strong and hopefully Lecretia will be able to help people in the same situation for many years to come.

By: Lois Brooking

Lois Brooking — Sun, 17 May 2015 00:21:06 +0000

That is the major difference in Lecretia’s, and many many other people’s terminal situation. Everyone outside of this needs to understand the huge difference between assisted death and suicide.