LAST WEEK Attorney General Colin Gabelmann an- nounced a new policy that softens the legal ramifications of doctor-assisted suicide. An Ontario man who suffers from Lou Gehrig’s Disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) wants to commit suicide before the disease takes him. In the United States, Dr. Jack Kevorkian has been charged with two counis of viclating Michigan's assisted-suicide laws. He has been present for 19 deaths since 1990. Sue Shouid the Criminal Code be amended to Rodriguez, who also suffers from Lou Gehrig’s Diseas ‘ i believes mentally competent, terminally ill people. should have the right (o die on their own (terms and (o end their suffering humanely, But people fear -tie potential of abuse of any law allowing assisted suicide. In September, Rodriguez was denied the right to a doctor-assisted suicide when. the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the Criminal Code’s disallowing of suicide/homicide. So... allow docior-assisted suicide? ce i i Aun Liebich iG REPORTER North Vancouver Yes, 1 certainly think it should if the patient wishes to terminate his or James Rudel North Vancouver Wholeheartedly. [ -lently resent the law for- bidding me from taking vio- — Sharron Melvor North Vancouver { feel they should allowed (to take their own lives). It’s her per- sonal right to end her North Vancouver ! think Sue Rodriguez should be allowed to die. Avs her life, North Vancouver ae Many people feel bad! ‘for Sue Rodriguez, as ‘do, 1, and | understand: her’ | dilemma, but I think you": her life vecause of an ill- ness such as Sue - Rodriguez’s. I see no reason why she should go on suffering pain and - agony. I definitely think‘ - the Criminal Code should be amended to allow doctors to have her life suspended as she desires. ; Thief sentenced to 45 days my own life. . ; could run into very ‘fine © lines, Which disease con or can’t and how: Jong: does one have to be ill to: qualify? ; suffering. A.-VANCOUVER ‘man was © @ Stealing clothing from Bootleg- ‘recently jailed 45 days .in connec- . ger (Comark Inc.) on Aug, 22; ‘ \'tion” with, charges of stealing : @ stealing baseball hats belonging -—° baseball :hats “:and: clothing in to Larry's Sports Shop Ltd. on _.», North Vanicouver.City.. Oct. 6. "Gregory Kirpal Singh, 30, of “: Vancouver, pleaded guilty to the “> Charges. a “ cpEclel S ncn PREFINISHED FLOORING EASY INSTALLATION, SUPER HARDWEARING FINISH. The North and West Vancouver Yellow Pages Directory is closing soon. TTHE SWEDISH FLOOR" RUSTIC | OAK... COQUITLAM | MAPLE RIDGE 2700 Barnot Hwy. | . 22292 River Aa, 941-1768 463-9743 ABBOTSFORD ; SURREY 2790 Allwood St, | 3455 - 162nd St. 852-4460 597-2252 CE | , WINDSOR’S DOOR SERV At Windsor, we can service all your door requirements including pre- hanging to your specifications, cut down and re-block, pre-dritl for locks, mortise for hinges, install glass lights, and much more! Bring in your requirements today for a no-obligation estimate. If you've expanded your business, taken on new product lines or made other improvements, now’s the time to make sure your Yellow Pages advertising is up to date. : . Double check that all your businesses are included so that “customers can find you easily. , _. Consider taking advantage of our discount program, which enables you to place additional ads in other Yellow Pages headings or directories at up to 25% off. Remember, time is running out, Call Dominion Directory Comipany at 268-9000. EN Yellow Pages VANCOUVER LANGLEY BURNABY 1581 Wast 71h Ava.] 5750-203rd Sirenz | 6200 Laughoed Mwy. 738-9717 530-7355 299.9388 NYANCOUYER | AICHMOND SARDIS 309 Kennard Ave. | 7860 Aldorbridgs | 7164 Vadder Road 985-1341 273-8955 858-3357 N.VANCOUVE 309 Kennard Ave. 985-1341 Prices in effect until Nov. 15th, CANADA'S Orginal