For those of you that don't know what euthanasia is, its basically assisted suicide. It is illegal in most countries because it's technically murder however the argument towards making it legal is that people should have the right to choose when they want to die. Euthanasia is here mainly for the those who have a terminal illness and don't have the strength to kill themselves or want to die peacefully and with the family knowing exactly when they're going to die.
I think euthanasia should be allowed. I would rather die then have to live with a disease or no strength. It also would be a lot easier on the family. They could spend time with the person before they passed. I don't get why it is looked at differently from suicide.
I see no real problem with it. Others in your family or circle of friends or religion may have difficulty accepting that youre making the ultimate decision. If you can live with that, then dying under your own terms in a controlled environment is certainly a nice alternative to physical and mental torture.
I'm for it with some stipulations. I think the patient needs to see at least one doctor and psychologist to make sure they absolutely need it and want it. I shouldn't be able to demand euthanasia because of my overactive bladder. That's an extreme example, but some depressed people would use it as a way to suicide.
You could always direct the topic with some more specific questions. I will assume that you are asking people to assess the morality of euthanasia. I believe that it should be honored as a rational decision between moral agents, if that's what it is.
some depressed people would use it as a way to suicide.
Euthanasia may be used as a suicide method for someone depressed but think of it like this.
If someone is depressed enough to commit suicide then they're going to find a way but if they went and got it done professionally then they cn get a swift and painless death unlike bleeding to death or taking an overdose.
Like others have done, I also stress that it's important to make a distinction between "rational" euthanasia for medical reasons, and irrational suicide resulting from a bout of extreme depression, or a regrettable moment of being careless or heedless of the full consequences of one's actions.
The right to die is a personal choice, but it is important to point out that avoiding agony is completely different than irrational emotional behavior resulting in a permanent, irreversable end.
Most people who choose euthanasia do not WANT to die. They are just unable to watch their bodies fail or live in excruciating pain and suffering any longer.
(It must also be clarified that your boyfriend/girlfriend breaking up with you over the phone right before prom is NOT considered excruciating pain and suffering).
I think that purposeful ending of life is still murder, i don't care about choice, you can;t kill people even if it is yourself. And if someone is assisting them, that is even worse, that is flat out murder. I think that all forms of suicide should be illegal.
I think that purposeful ending of life is still murder, i don't care about choice, you can;t kill people even if it is yourself. And if someone is assisting them, that is even worse, that is flat out murder. I think that all forms of suicide should be illegal.
What about if a person has a disease that they're going to have for a year and then die but they knew that the whole year was going to be total agony.
btw. Whats the point of making suicide illegal. If someone kills themself then what are you supposed to do? Fine them? Send them to jail?
A terminal disease means you are going to die. Why suffer through months or years of agonizing pain when it can be ended easily, without pain, and surrounded by love ones?
Just a little tid bit. Doctors in Holland are encouraged to Euthanize senior citizens more often than treating them. They have signs up in the hospitals that show how it affects the economy.
So...the #1 fear for the elderly in the medical field is being killed by their doctor without warning.
That..almost amusing in a morbid way, Ash. It seems that while in some places people are fighting for the right to be euthanized, others want their right to continue on living to be recognized. I think it essentially boils down to finding a middle ground where both needs can be met, and I see no logical reason why they can't be.
Well if they have a disease, they should just what it out and try to enjoy life. Also, it is selfish. It devastates the friends and family to lose a loved one sooner then they should have to.
