Delaware lawmakers recently debated a bill that would allow terminally ill patients to request medication to end their lives. The bill faced opposition from Republican senators and a few Democratic state senators who expressed concerns about potential abuse and a slippery slope effect. Republican Sen. Brian Pettyjohn warned of scenarios in which patients could be pressured to end their lives due to financial reasons. However, supporters of the bill, including Democratic Sen. Bryan Townsend, argued that it would provide terminally ill patients with dignity and peace in their final moments. They emphasized the importance of having legal and regulated options for those facing terminal illnesses. Newly elected Democratic state senators Dan Cruce and Ray Seigfried voted in favor of the bill, while Governor John Carney expressed support for a similar bill in the past. Despite the opposition, advocates continue to push for the implementation of the legislation to provide compassionate end-of-life options for Delaware residents.
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