Sir Edward Downes and his wife Joan died yesterday in a Swiss suicide clinic. Joan had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and only had a matter of weeks to live, Sir Edward had various complaints associated with a man of 85 but nothing life threatening, he decided he did not want to live without his wife of 54 years, he said he simply loved her to much. A file has been sent to the director of public prosecutions to see if any charges can be bought against the son and daughter who supported and aided their parents in this courageous decision. Sir Edward was a world famous conductor and his wife a talented Ballerina, who in later life worked as a choreographer and then as assistant to her husband. They both had full and enjoyable lives that produced as it turns out two remarkable children. I believe that provided you are of sound mind you should be allowed to choose the timing of your own death if you so decide, I applaud the courage of this couple and admire their dedication to one another. I hope common sense prevails and no action is taken against the Son and Daughter who showed immense courage and understanding to be with their parents at the end. The decision taken by this couple has absolutely zero impact on anybody outside the immediate family, they have not left behind any dependants, and their passing will not hurt anyone. Its about time our lawmakers looked at this issue again.
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