gkwilliams-43430 Review of Fade to Black

Fade to Black (2017)

Everyone, particularly politicians, should watch this documentary film!

[10/10 · 31 December 2017]

Peter Short, a dynamic businessman, had his life cut short by Oesophogeal Cancer. Rather than privately spend the rest of his time with his wife and son, the family chose to share their experience with Jeremy Ervine's documentary team so that the public can be educated about the issues surrounding Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). Peter died naturally in a hospice, and did not need to use the substance that had been provided by the courageous, trailblazing Doctor Rodney Syme. However, Peter was assured throughout his ordeal because he knew that he would not suffer at the end. The mere provision of that choice is an extremely palliative measure in its own right, as experienced in Oregon, USA which legalised VAD 20 years ago. Congratulations to the Victorian Parliament for listening to Peter's plea, and voting to change the law so that it will no longer be a crime for a family member or medical practitioner to assist a person to die if that is the dying person's well-considered wish! It is hoped by the democratic vast majority of society (including the significant majority of Christians) that the Parliaments of all the other States will follow the compassionate and democratic lead of Victoria. Furthermore, the Federal Government should amend its legislation to allow the two Territories to debate VAD legislation. Currently, legislation introduced by Kevin Andrews prohibits the Territories from even debating this issue. He believes that his opinion is than important that the will of the majority of the voting public!