(8 May 2018) A 104-year-old British-born Australian scientist spoke about his motivation and reasoning for assisted suicide just days before he plans to end his life in Switzerland.
David Goodall says he intends to end his life on Thursday and hopes his premeditated death will send a message to legislators.
Goodall said he doesn't think drugs used for assisted suicide should be available to just anyone, but that doctors should be able to prescribe them.
He also spoke of his determination to end his life, his irreligiosity and disbelief in the afterlife.
Goodall, described by right-to-die group Exit International as its first member, said he's been contemplating the idea of suicide for about 20 years, but only started thinking about if for himself after his quality of life deteriorated over the last year.
A lack of mobility, doctor's restrictions, and Australian law prohibiting him from taking his own life were among his complaints.
Goodall said he tried unsuccessfully to take his life himself at least three times - and finally decided to get professional help.
He has been looking to draw attention to his desire to end his life, in hopes that countries like Australia might change their laws to be more accepting of assisted suicide.
Hundreds of people - some far more frail, mobile or funded that Goodall - travel to Switzerland every year to take their lives.
Switzerland is one of the world's most permissive countries when it comes to assisted suicide.

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