One of the most religiously-charged political topics is right-to-die. Next to abortion, it’s the most passionately fought issue in many states. To make his decision in California, Governor Jerry Brown consulted a Catholic bishop.
In the end, the life-long Catholic made the decision based upon his own experiences. Would he want to die if faced with enduring pain? He felt that the availability of an option was necessary for Californians.
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Some opponents weren’t pleased that he consulted a bishop while others felt that leaning on personal experience was a mistake for the 77-year-old Governor.