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Laura Santi's Cry for Help
In a time of great suffering and uncertainty, Laura Saints, a 50-year-old journalist suffering from an advanced form of multiple sclerosis, has launched a heartfelt appeal so that all sick people in Italy can have access to fundamental rights. Her battle for the assisted suicide It has become a symbol of the fight for the dignity of the terminally ill.
Laura has received the green light from the Usl Umbria 1 to access this practice, but is still waiting to find out the procedures for carrying it out.
A campaign for change
During an event in Perugia, Laura participated in the “Liberi subito” campaign, promoted by the Luca Coscioni association. This initiative aims to collect signatures for a popular initiative law that guarantees “certain times and clear procedures” for access to medically assisted suicide. “I am increasingly ill,” Laura said, “and having this freedom in my hands means living the time I have left to the fullest.” Her words resonate as a strong call for the need for legislative change that can guarantee rights to those who live in situations of extreme suffering.
The end-of-life lottery
Laura described her experience as an “end-of-life lottery,” highlighting the long waiting times and inadequate responses from the healthcare system. “Really biblical, inhuman, undignified response times and methods” are the words she used to describe the current situation. Her battle is not only personal, but represents a collective struggle for all those who find themselves in similar situations. “This law imposes certain times and methods of response to the sick,” she stressed, drawing attention to the need for urgent legislative intervention.
An appeal to society
Marco Cappato, present at the event, reiterated that this initiative does not belong to a single group, but is an appeal to all of society. "This proposal says a simple thing: this law exists and is legal, there is a duty for the health system to respond." The issue of assisted suicide in Italy is complex and delicate, but the testimony of Laura Santi and many other patients is a reminder not to ignore the suffering of those who live in extreme conditions. "Letting a person wait for years to activate their right is a criminal choice," concluded Cappato, highlighting the urgency of a reform.