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Lionel 2022-04-21 09:02:13
A man who is bent on dying teaches you to be humorous and confident, to love yourself and others
At the age of 19, the tall and handsome Ramon was distracted by his girlfriend while diving. He didn't notice that the sea was beginning to ebb. As a result, he cut his head into the sand and was paralyzed in bed from a high position. Except for the head that can move about 45 degrees, all parts of...
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Maximillian 2022-04-20 09:01:43
Addendum that dare not face
The remaining 1/2 of the 2016 mark, I haven't watched it because of the subject matter... It's sad, I can't face it.
A man who was paralyzed for 26 years, wanted to be euthanized but was not approved, and fell in love with the lawyer he was looking for. And a "frustrated" woman who was abandoned by...
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Julia: Why choose death?
Ramón Sampedro: Well, I want to die because I feel that a life for me, in this state has no dignity. I understand that other quadriplegics may take offense to my saying there's no dignity in this, but I'm not trying to judge anyone. Who am I to judge those who choose life? So don't judge me or anyone who wants to help me die.
Julia: You think someone will help?
Ramón Sampedro: Well, that depends on the powers that be. They'll have to overcome their fear. But hey, it's really no big deal. Death has always been with us and always will be. It catches up with all of us. Everyone. It's part of us. So why are they shocked because I choose to die, as if it were contagious?
Julia: If this goes to court, they'll ask why you haven't explored all alternatives. Why refuse a wheelchair?
Ramón Sampedro: Accepting a wheelchair would be like accepting the scraps of the freedom I lost. Think about this: You're sitting there, three feet away. What's three feet? An insignificant distance for any human being. But for me, those three feet that keep me from reaching you, from touching you, are an impossible journey. Just an illusion. A fantasy. That's why I want to die.
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Julia: Too bad there's no view of the sea.
Ramón Sampedro: Just as well. This way I see it when I choose.
Julia: What do you mean?
Ramón Sampedro: When I'm in the mood, I concentrate and walk I out to the sea. I fly there.
