CANADIAN REFERENDUMS ... MAY 27TH, 2013

CANADIAN REFERENDUMS … MAY 27^TH, 2013

BY

JAMES BREDIN

We cannot decide when or where or how we would like to die,

Caught in the vice grip of politicians and no one knows why,

If Oregon and Washington have DWD, why can’t we?

Caught in our own historical stupid decisions for you and me.

As Canadians, we should realize that we need to change,

Amid useless political promises that are never arranged,

Somewhere, somehow, big political changes should be made,

And assisted suicide should be part of the new crusade.

More states get it every year but not one Canadian province,

Nothing changes no matter what our politicians promise,

We need binding referendums in the Constitution soon,

Switzerland has had it for years and we should at the first opportune.

MAY 27^TH, 2013

A CANADIAN ELECTION ... MAY 26TH, 2013

A CANADIAN ELECTION … MAY 26^TH, 2013

BY

JAMES BREDIN

An election is a very expensive five-year affair,

But Canadians don’t have to vote so few of us go there,

No proportional representation so not sure if it’s fair,

And If we’re not sure, we have to hide our utter despair.

And we can’t elect our prime minister by his/her name,

This is a very intrigued and involved political party game,

And if for some reason, we elect the wrong politician,

He/she can’t be recalled from his/her crooked ambition.

Not one will reply to a question about death with dignity,

The whole subject is treated with complete hostility,

And without binding referendums we have little influence,

So an election could be an insignificant incidence.

MAY 26^TH, 2013

EVERY CANADIAN HOSPITAL ... MAY 25TH, 2013

EVERY CANADIAN HOSPITAL ... MAY 25TH, 2013

BY

JAMES BREDIN

Every hospital should have a room where sick people can go to die,

And get doctor assisted-suicide with family and say goodbye,

This notion is forbidden by every religion known,

Though they preach high and mighty from a pulpit; they never condone.

And why is death-with-dignity such a struggle in our times?

Is it our religious fanatics want it listed as a crime?

We are all going to die, whether we like it or not,

Sorry to have to tell you; but this is food for thought.

It is only a matter of time before you are on your death bed,

This very idea is what most people avoid and dread,

It’s a complicated affair where the mere mention is shunned,

Politicians always prefer to have this notion adjourned.

MAY 25^TH, 2013

OLD LADY OBITUARIES ... MAY 24TH, 2013

OLD LADY OBITUARIES … MAY 24^TH, 2013

BY

JAMES BREDIN

The obituaries of some of these old ladies are quite a show,

Pictures of gorgeous young faces from eighty years ago,

Fashions were different because they were, way back then,

Those then beautiful fashions will never be seen again.

It’s very sad in a way because we’re all locked in time,

From nursery rhymes to obituaries in one long lifetime,

And we can’t make preparations to schedule the event,

The religious tell us, it’s heaven or hell; assent or decent.

The obituaries should be a message, that we have no control,

And death with dignity should be our eventual goal,

Unfortunately they’ve made the law, that this is illegal,

So we may die in pain instead of soaring like an eagle.

MAY 24^TH, 2013

OUR CHARTER OF RIGHTS ... MAY 23RD, 2013

OUR CHARTER OF RIGHTS   MAY 23^RD, 2013

BY

JAMES BREDIN

Our Charter of Rights was written by Pierre Trudeau as best man,

For everyone on earth in a politically correct plan,

No death with dignity or proportional representation,

No requirement to vote but lots of strange litigation.

Abortions by the thousands, never mentioned in the press,

Could that mean that everything is okay and god bless?

No binding referendums or political recall allowed,

And it can’t be changed and therefore it’s so good to feel proud.

And our prime minister cannot be elected by his name,

Less than half Canadians vote in this election game,

And you cannot arrange the schedule of your eventual death,

And after reading this poem; you better stop and take a breath.

MAY 23^RD, 2013

CANADIAN DEMOCRACY AND A SHROUD ... MAY 22ND, 2013

DEMOCRACY AND A SHROUD  ... MAY 22^ND 2013

BY

JAMES BREDIN

Because our government is set in their ways, we have to suffer,

No death-with-dignity allowed for any sick old duffer,

Why is it so difficult to get government to accept?

Death-with-dignity and we could all adapt?

The religious, no doubt, are opposed to assisted suicide,

But they should not control those who do not want to stay alive,

The phenomenon of assisted suicide is coming our way,

As more ordinary people have their say.

If they can do it in Switzerland; why can’t we do it here?

You might have to sit down and wonder what we have to fear?

The most important decision in a persons life should be allowed,

Democracy should be involved as we think about wearing a shroud.

MAY 22^ND 2013

IS THERE A PROBLEM ... MAY 21ST, 2013

IS THERE A PROBLEM?  ….. MAY 21^ST, 2013

BY

JAMES BREDIN

Why is it so difficult to get assisted suicide?

Why do none of the major religions want to come on side?

This frantic fight of the twenty first century is now,

It’s better than shooting each other but still an awful row.

Death with dignity could bring sick people much more peace of mind,

It might even be better than the pompous religious kind,

Because death without pain would be like going into a deep sleep,

Except you wont wake up and there’s no need to get worked up or weep.

Life everlasting does not fit into modern-day reality,

Common sense is more important than irrationality,

Death with dignity would make much more common sense,

And no need to get religiously worked up and in suspense.

Those who oppose DWD seem to be on a religious crusade,

They claim to have god on their side and they often prayed,

I can see their point, if that is the way they want to go,

But why should we, the majority, be forced to kowtow?

MAY 21^ST, 2013