He evaluated also his own position into a virtual extreme situation: “I do not know what I would do if I were dying in prolonged and excruciating pain. I am certain, however, that it would be a comfort to be able to consider the options afforded by this bill. And I wouldn’t deny that right to others.” Now, the law exists and this was considered a victory for people sustaining the need of Death with Dignity Act. On the other part, the opponents including Californians Against Assisted Suicide group, which actively opposed the bill, say that “this is a dark day for California and for the Brown Administration” invoking possible abuses.
