British Medical Association (BMA) rejects motion to change its stance on assisted dying

I think this is apalling - perhaps the people voting haven't ever suffered never ending pain with no hope of respite - or watched a loved one go through months of agony. These people are narrow minded and fearful - in a world where modern medicine prolongs life for almost everyone - many are left to live horrible lives without dignity or hope - becuase they are too ill to commit suicide. The BMA is failing the UK public - this should go to referendum and people should have the right to opt in to such a scheme, and have to right to take the risks associated with it. That way, if they make the wrong decision, it was their mistake to make. At the moment, millions of people die slow agonising deaths in pain, or with massively reduced mobility and/or failing mental health, and what is often worse is knowing that they are placing a massive burden of care on their friends and family - many of whom will develop health and financial problems as a result. How can this be right. Please BMA - grow a pair and stand up for the right of the British people