I just heard that the Right to Try bill has passed the House and will go to the Senate soon. Of course, it was opposed by many democrats. For those of you who have not heard about this bill, here is a short explanation. It allows a terminally ill patient who is near death to try experimental drugs which have been tested but not approved by the FDA and it absolves the drug companies of any liability if it fails to work.
I can't understand why there should be any argument against this bill. After all, many lawmakers approve of assisted suicide. If you can have medical personnel help you die, why can't you use an unapproved medication to ease your pain or give you a few days more of life.
If a woman has a right to control her body via abortion, why can't this same woman take unapproved medication to ease pain or get a few more days of life. After all, this would not affect anyone else unlike abortion.
Personally, I believe this is a good idea. If I were terminally ill, I would try anything to live longer, even if for one day.
