We have our uses...
Can you pull the cable from the back of the TV if you can't reach the plug? Presuming it detaches also
Remote batteries? Are the other buttons working?
Might be the last nice day this year, need to just go out and drop some wildflower seeds in the garden to do their thing for next year. Need to get past the multiple spiderwebs which have somehow managed to stretch across the stairs on the decking...
Me, every time I’m trying to fold a fitted sheet.
Alt: A cat messing a mat on the floor
I feel everyone pro voluntary euthanasia needs to read what's happened in Canada (part of the Wikipedia "Canada MAID" page). It doesn't start like this. But it always goes this way. We have no functioning welfare system in the UK, & no functioning care system. Guess what? This is the future 👇
![Handling of specific cases
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In addition to broader criticism of MAID, the handling of certain cases have been subject to media coverage. These include:
In 2017, a mother of a young woman with cerebral palsy was told by a doctor that not applying for MAID was "selfish". Her daughter was in the room when the conversation took place and described the experience as traumatic.[71]
In 2018, Roger Foley was being treated for cerebellar ataxia at an Ontario hospital. Foley alleged that his only options were to be forcibly discharged from the hospital and then treated by an organization that had previously failed to provide him adequate care or apply for MAID. Foley hired a lawyer for a charter challenge.[72]
In 2019, Alan Nichols successfully applied for MAID while being hospitalized for suicide ideation. The reason given on his application was hearing loss.[1]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_fullsize/plain/did:plc:n4xnkejnt37mkg7td4vkzuxe/bafkreifz6wm42j44ly6mmopm45tn3zqmdrk52ndjzguaplkzvarv3eczdi@jpeg)
![In February 2022, an anonymous Torontonian suffering from extreme chemical sensitivity syndrome with the pseudonym Sophia had a medically assisted death after failing to find affordable housing that was free from tobacco smoke and other chemicals.[73] This case was addressed by her health care provider in testimony provided to the Special Joint Committee on MAID, and was referenced in their final report.[74]
In October 2022, a man from St. Catharines applied for MAID when facing homelessness.[75] After receiving $60,000 from a GoFundMe campaign, he was able to find a place to live and withdrew his application.[76]
In November 2022, an anonymous active Canadian Forces member has alleged he was offered MAID when seeking assistance regarding PTSD and suicidal thoughts.[77]
In December 2022, Paralympian and veteran Christine Gauthier testified that a Veterans Affairs Canada employee offered her MAID as an option when she was fighting for the installation of a wheelchair lift or ramp at her](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_fullsize/plain/did:plc:n4xnkejnt37mkg7td4vkzuxe/bafkreihdwmgdthurr47znuxaqmnfyh2qrf34vssnua744vw4qctymdukfq@jpeg)
