Quote Of The Day

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"We believe 100 per cent in euthanasia, so have drawn up plans to go to the assisted suicide flat in Switzerland if we ever have an illness that affects our brains. If Ozzy or I ever got Alzheimer's, that's it - we'd be off. We gathered the kids around the kitchen table, told them our wishes and they've all agreed to go with it. There's no way I could go through what (my father) did, or put my kids through that. My father deteriorated at such a rapid speed he became a shell of himself. Some say the disease is hereditary so at the first sign I want to be put out of my misery."

- Sharon Osbourne

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Posted: Sep 29, 2007 at 4:40 pm / Email this »

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susan says – reply to this

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Does anyone need tickets to perez hilton presents? I have 3 and cannot go.
Tiger Lillie says – reply to this

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first.
... says – reply to this

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woh
MO says – reply to this

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i could see her doing that….i guess thats good?
me says – reply to this

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1
Paris says – reply to this

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First?
Mindy says – reply to this

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ummmm…
asldjfl;a says – reply to this

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1st
The James says – reply to this

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Let's all pray together that she sees the first signs sometime tomorrow cuz you know that family will tape the whole damn thing for an MTV special.
jen from nc says – reply to this

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first
frr says – reply to this

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1st bitches
1st says – reply to this

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1st
Ricky D says – reply to this

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Hmmm I guess i wouldnt want to lose my marbles either…
frr says – reply to this

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hmm.. 1st bitches
jozz says – reply to this

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how can the kids be okay with that!
Mike says – reply to this

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So what is Ozzy waiting for????
Dunja says – reply to this

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how stupid
Allison says – reply to this

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i dont blame her i'd do the same..
Dave Holden says – reply to this

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That's sad. We are all going to die. Every day we are one day closer to death. From the moment we are born, we begin to die.
Laila says – reply to this

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Good for her for standing up for what she believes in! Im behind her 100%!!!
Joanne says – reply to this

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i agree with her
tara says – reply to this

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fifth!
amy says – reply to this

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thats a harsh disease
i dont blame her
Millad says – reply to this

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Re: The James –

thats horrible!
i love he osbournes : ]
Mwah says – reply to this

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Love ya Sharon. I cared for Alzheimers patients for many years and understand where you're coming from. Those who have never had a family member or friend affected by the disease might not. Stem cell research shows promise. And I don't want to hear from any bible thumping, darwinean negating pro lifers who say it's unethical while at the same time supporting war.
didi says – reply to this

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Ever read "Amsterdam" by Ian McEwan?
Mike says – reply to this

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yikes, that's pretty heavy
abc says – reply to this

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Love her
Rachel says – reply to this

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I hope it comes soon, and even better if it happends to her frankenberry kids!!
Jennuh says – reply to this

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I'd probably do the same thing.
Extreme Trials and Tribulations says – reply to this

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i would want the same thing for me as well.. i agree with her 100%
Ha Ha says – reply to this

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I thought that Ozzy already had Alzheimer's?
Gayla says – reply to this

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I NEVER WANT to die like that either! My dh and I have already talked about this. We would want to help each other go also!
♀krazihottkelli♀ the real bitch♀ says – reply to this

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♥ Love Sharon & Ozzy & kidz…people don't go to hell if they ♥

↨↓↓ kill themzelvez..your churchez are lying to U..God iz forgiving♥

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lefty says – reply to this

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Convenient statement considering her hubby is working on 2 brain cells..
bunny says – reply to this

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I agree. that goes for all those retarted people out there too stuck in wheelchairs who cant even speak and drool on themselves all day long. how useless…and we're all paying tax money to keep them alive and pay their medical bills.

GO SHARON!
Connie says – reply to this

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Wow. It makes sense though for her and Ozzy to want that. They've never followed the norm.
Honestly says – reply to this

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Re: Ha Ha – You said it, so what is she waiting for? Ah yes,
the camera crew…
sam says – reply to this

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1st
LoliT@_HonDuRaS says – reply to this

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wow, that's so sad… you never know the miracles that can happen. But if that is her decision, then everyone should respect it.
Fabiana says – reply to this

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I agree with her completely. Why put yourself and your family through that?
BRITNEY'S BITCH says – reply to this

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WHAT A WASTE AFTER ALL HER PLASTIC SURGERY!
froggyliza says – reply to this

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Applause for Sharon, she's got some useful advice.
sandwich says – reply to this

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YAY Britney!
little says – reply to this

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I think that's a great idea. No one wants to live their lives like a veg.
me says – reply to this

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that's cowardly!
Marianne says – reply to this

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I worked 10 years in an altzheimer's unit, the desease can be heartbreaking. only thing I wonder about, Ozzy seems to have been pretty impaired for a number of years already( and I am a fan of both of them) Makes me go…Hmmmmmmmm
kvd says – reply to this

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Re: bunny –
you're a fucking douche. those "retards" have every right to live unless THEY choose to die. it's not up to you who lives or dies, asswipe. YOU'RE NOT GOD!
Euthanize Ozzy says – reply to this

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I think Ozzy has already reached that place and then some… When's his ticket to Switzerland?
letmesay says – reply to this

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PLEASE just do it now. Why wait?
orchidbomber says – reply to this

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I'd do the same. I won't live in terminal pain. Go euthanasia!
Taylor says – reply to this

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If Ozzy had Alzheimer’s, no one would notice.
Amber says – reply to this

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To #36:Bunny…Learn to spell the name that your calling people, dumbass. It's "retarded". Not "retarted". I worked with the MRDD community for years, and I hope I have half the impact on someones life that some of them had on mine. They are not useless, brainless, or any less of a human than anyone else. They are sons and daughters, aunts and uncles. They teach people humility, compassion, and selflessness. I also work with Alzheimers patients right now, and I completely understand where Sharon is coming from. Someone that has never dealt with the disease on a personal level will never understand the havoc and chaos that it creates not only to the one that suffers from it, but for the family as well.
im so hot says – reply to this

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i am 35th!
i hate #36 bunny says – reply to this

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fuck you bitch you can go to hell with all of the retards that you think are wastes. they are humans too you fucking fat ass
Sherry says – reply to this

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You know what?? Good for her! It might not be what I'd do, considering I'm against suicide, but I have always respected the rights of those who are suffering to end their own lives with dignity. I still can't believe that doctor assisted suicide is illegal in this country. The rights to our own bodies are constantly under attack. (With the zealots in the pro life movement and everything else.) We don't have to agree with abortion or suicide personally… but none of us should have the rights to tell people what to do with their own bodies. Especially if they are suffering with a sickness or some kind of disease. If Sharon Obsorne and Ozzy don't want to live their final days being horribly sick or going crazy (more than they already are that is- lol), then they should have the right to end things their way.
Living the Life says – reply to this

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Well, I think this is a personal choice. I agree but don't know if I'd have the guts to go through with it. You'd be more for it if you actually had a close relative with it and saw how they suffered and she did. Young people don't think about this stuff much but when you get older you do and it's scary sometimes to kow that every day brings you closer to your day of death.
Alicia says – reply to this

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I agree totally. the law concerning this is 100 years old and needs to be reexamined. However - drug companies and hospitals make lotsa $$$ on keeping people alive. I would want to be spared pain and agony if my quality of life was deteriorating. You can do it for a pet - such a shame we can't care enough about each other to give a person a choice.
sheila says – reply to this

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I wished they would have put Jack to sleep when he got all excited that the McRib sandwich was back at McDonalds! Did anyone see that episode? It was pathetic.
olives says – reply to this

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Ozzy can't be far off. The guy already acts like he has Mad Cow Disease!
Trish says – reply to this

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Amen, sister!
ks says – reply to this

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I totally agree with her, that it should be your own decision whether to live or die, if you're a veggie, u should be put out of your misery
Jay says – reply to this

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Re: Sherry – Yes, but how can you ask a doctor to seemingly commit murder? Which is what it would be actually, killing an innocent, albeit deranged person. I wouldn't ask that of anyone.
JenH says – reply to this

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Shouldn't Ozzy have been put down years ago?
Doreen says – reply to this

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Is it bad that I agree with her?

My grandfather had Alzheimer's and I feel like It wasn't really him in his last years. It would have been nice if he knew who I was and I think that's devastating to any family.
Miss A says – reply to this

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I understand her
larbo says – reply to this

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I love her.
Reality speaks..
Taytay says – reply to this

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Re: Jay – hey thats what he's the doctor OF. Thats his job…to kill ya. your not asking, he knows the game, your PAYING him to kill you. And then he drives off in his Porsche.
junglekitten says – reply to this

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FUCK ANYONE who feels this is wrong, immoral or sin like!!! I have her back on this one1!!!
james says – reply to this

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the institute that is assisting in suicides was in my neighbourhood and we saw them carrying out bodies ever day, 3 or 4 hours after someone arrived. It has become a real death tourism over here, but that's no the only reason I disagree on euthanasia.
Evelyn says – reply to this

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Ok then…..
WTF!!!!!!!!! says – reply to this

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WHY THE FUCK DO WE HAVE TO DIE!!! GO THROUGH LIFE AND TRY TO UNDERSTAND THINGS, BUT NO ONE KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT ANY AFTERLIFE..WE JUST THINK OR HOPE FOR ONE. WHO KNOWS IF ANYTHING WE DO IS FOR ANY PURPOSE.
WTF!!!!!!!!! says – reply to this

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ONCE YOU DIE THATS IT..FUCKIN DEPRESSING. 50/50 CHANCE ANY RELIGIOUS SHIT HAS ANY TRUTH.
dee says – reply to this

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why wait? get a head start!
btw…i've heard her husband speak…he should have been in the "flat" years ago…send ozzie to switzerland!
costamesaboy says – reply to this

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Re: WTF!!!!!!!!! – ……i wouldn't worry so much, you cannot displace energy, you will be a part of something!!
hotsakijon says – reply to this

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First sign was marrying Ozzie.
olives says – reply to this

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His tombstone will probably say "Shaaaaaaaaaron!!!"
madmike says – reply to this

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I LOVE THIS BAWDY BEAUTIFUL BITCH.

ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER!!

AMEN SISTER, I WISH MORE FOLKS WERE THIS REAL.
Catrina says – reply to this

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Welp,they're just letting the fear of what never may come rule their decisions. If a person has Alz. the family usually has ample time (can be 2-4 years usually) to discern what the person wants. They really are over-reacting. In day-to-day terms ,how willing are you to sign your life away ? Are they that cool with it? They're probably talking to some Dr.Idneversteereyouwrong who will lose his license on the next episode of Celebrity Manipulations..
olives says – reply to this

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His tombstone will probably say "Shaaaaaron!!!"
wbj says – reply to this

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Probably the most intelligent thing this no-talent lame-brain has ever said. but why wait? Most of us think you're already long gone. Make those reservations to Switzerland. I'll buy the ticket!
Marie says – reply to this

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I totally agree with her! I'll do the same if I could!
oldfart says – reply to this

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Her loser kids must be thrilled - bump them off and roll in the dough. She had better be sure that her offspring are not the only ones making the call - can you imagine how many kids would just LOVE to pack mom & dad off to the death farm when there are millions of bucks involved. Sheesh, half of us would be certified mad by the time we were 60!
venus says – reply to this

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God bless you Sharon! i just LOVE her! (i've seen people die of alzheimers, not pretty)
Emily says – reply to this

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what does this even mean? does she want her kids to kill her at the first sign of alzheimers?
do luv you sharon tho!
allan theodore bundy says – reply to this

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do it now just in case. i've got a gun if that helps.
chris says says – reply to this

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SHARON YOU ARE PATHETIC WHY THE HELL DIDNT YOU GIVE YOUR DAD HIS LAST WISH TO BE BURIED WITH YOUR MOM i love you and ozzy but if you said that statement you may as well go now cause YOUVE LOST YOUR MIND!!
ME says – reply to this

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ALL SUICIDES GO TO HELL
ME says – reply to this

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SUICIDES IS THE PATHETIC WAY OUT .. THE REAL TEST TO LIFE IS TO STAY AND LET GOD MAKE THE CHOICE TO TAKE YOU ITS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IN YOUR HANDS..
kathyc says – reply to this

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Yea Sharon! Always so right on about everthing!
michelethebelle says – reply to this

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I agree
Get Unstuck on Stupid says – reply to this

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Re: Jay – Re: oldfart – Although it's a given that there would be some lack of knowledge in the layperson, your lack of knowledge, lack of education and ignorance - in a time with internet access that you so obviously use is showing.

Jay - it's called a morphine drip - it's ordered often for palliative care.

Old Fart - In addition to obvious cognitive changes and numerous cognitive tests, Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed with Cat Scans and MRI's as there is definitive changes in the structure and function of the brain.
You says – reply to this

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Re: ME – I'm sure they'll meet you there.
Amen Sharon! says – reply to this

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I totally agree with them. We can humanely put our pets out of pain and misery why not ourselves? Kudos to Ozzy and Sharon for making the descision now and informing thier kids.
onsbob says – reply to this

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lets start with the Osborne family!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WTF!!!!!!!!! says – reply to this

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Re: costamesaboy –

Yeah your right. I agree
12345 says – reply to this

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Re: bunny – how ill-thought out of you.. since you dont know what youre talking about, why dont you stop while youre ahead. its people like you that are wasting tax dollars, not "[retarded people in wheelchairs.]"

…fucking jerk.
Robin says – reply to this

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I agree with Sharon 100%…..my father also died of Alzheimer…what he went through was awful…it haunts me every day…it's an awful disease and when you witness a loved losing their mind and eventually body…you don't want that to happen to you or have your loved ones witness it….I would do the same thing.
Sherry says – reply to this

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Re: Jay – Good point Jay. That's why it's important in the cases of doctor assisted suicide that the person be of sound mind first. In Oregon State for example, (the only state where doctor assisted suicide is currently legal), the person has to get the opinion of 2 different doctors who have reviewed the patient's case first, and then their case has to be looked over by a judge. (So that the families of the patient can't sue the doctors for malpractice.) Once those 2 doctors have deemed the patient to be in a good enough mental state to make the decision to end their life, and a legal court appointed judge has ok'd the proceedure as well (plus I think you need witnesses when the action takes place), only THEN is the patient allowed to end it all. To me, all of that is good enough! I mean, what other "proof" do we need as a society that the person is ready to go?!? If a sick person is willing to go through all of THAT to end their life in a humane and dignified way… then they obviously are ready to make that choice, and so I think they ought to be allowed to! But you don't have to agree with me or anything, it's only my opinion. I just think that it should be *legal*. Whether or not you, or I, or anybody else would *want* to do this, is a whole different moral and ethical story. I just think that we don't have the right to tell somebody they *can't* is all. Thanks!!
Jan says – reply to this

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I wish assisted suicide was legal in the U.S. I can't afford to go to Switzerland when I am ready.

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