A debate on the topic for the legalization of euthanasia(Doctor assisted suicide)
I believe that it is the right of an individual to avoid the pain and suffering of a terminal illness and die a dignified death as long as there are several ground rules that Doctors, patients, and family abide by.
While some may argue that there are famalies that would force their relative into euthanasia for their own personal gain of claiming the items left in their will. While this would be a concern steps could be placed in order to prevent this; Psychiatrist can interview the recipient in order to confirm their personal desire to be euthanized. Another option is to place a lock on the distribution of the last will and testament for a set amount of time so that the family stands to gain no immediate benefit, thus curving the desire of families to pressure the recipient into the procedure. Another option would be to interview and background check the members that stand to gain from the death in an attempt to uncover any motives that are not for the benefit of the recipient. With these steps along with others it would guarantee that no unwilling patient will be euthanized.
Legalizing euthanasia would prevent agonizing deaths by those who seek to preform the procedure themselves whether it be by means of suicide or through back ally doctors. With doctors administrating the correct chemical and dosage in a comfortable environment the patient is allowed to die in a dignified, painless, and timely manor compared to the agony of a drug overdose or the cocktail of drugs given to them by an unlicensed professional. Allowing patients to choose euthanasia as an option also frees space and funds in hospitals to focus on non-terminal patients.
Some may argue that euthanasia's legalization presents a religious issue. No religious belief should be apart of the legalization of euthanasia in the United States as we have as the first amendment states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Some may still argue that suicide is against their religious beliefs, however, that belief should rest solely on the shoulders of the patient who desires the procedure and not on those on the outside.
While there are many more points that could be made for and against it's legalization I would rather stimulate discussion amongst other posters rather than compiling a large list
I personally believe that if a person is of a reasonable logical mind that they can decide to end their life. There is nothing righteous in suffering a long drawn out death because others believe they will burn in hell, or anything otherwise. It is their life, their suffering, their decision to end it. However, I do think a person would have to be on pain killers to take away the pain in order to be in the right mind to make the decision, without the thought of pain coming back. because when they are in pain they will want it to stop and be more willing to accept assisted suicide.
Em, dude... saying there is no black or white is not unimaginative and thoughtless, but reasonable and realistic.
Basically I support this:
I believe that it is the right of an individual to avoid the pain and suffering of a terminal illness and die a dignified death as long as there are several ground rules that Doctors, patients, and family abide by.
I read an article about a nurse who let a patient die in English class, and from then on, I felt that it shouldn't be illegal. If someone has no chance of improved living conditions, why let them suffer? In fact, is it right to keep them alive? Who's to say we're not playing God when we keep people alive for longer than they're due and not just hurting them?
I feel euthanasia should be legal if the person has a terminal illness/condition. If they know that they will die, they can chose to end it sooner than later if the want too. That, and forcing someone to live in horrid pain is just wrong.
All I know, is that if I'm in pain and I'm 100-something in a hospital with tubes running all about me. I'd pull my oldest son over, give him a pat on the back, order the doctors to pull the plug, and die smiling. Kinda like that guy from Beerfest.
Oh, my grand children and my children may cry, but this is about me, and if they're evil enough to keep me in pain for longer than my time, well, BEGONE WITH THEM! 8^D
Not at all. You're supposed to live life and suffer through those moments and become stronger in the end. If that's what they want to do, they need to get some help. You can overcome anything if you just have the patience and determination to.
It makes me think that people are being treated like animals sometimes. Like if your dog was sick, you would take it to the pound and might have it "ut to sleep".
Think of all of the people who had cancer, or some life-threatening illness and lived through it. Why can't other people do the same? Honestly, some of the things that our world has come to is sad.
Says the optimist who can see the ultimate reward in living and persevering.
What if you have an incurable disease
You will still have your family and people that love you (most of the time) and the things that make you happy in life.
Because some sorts of cancer are more deadly than others. And some people are too old to fight the cancer
Very true, but you can't just give up. Even if they are old, you still have to keep trying. My grandma had a couple of strokes, and the only thing keeping her alive was her pacemaker. We didn't decide just to get rid of her, we kept her alive. I at least got to see my grandma a couple of times before she died. She didn't know who I was, or my brother, but I at least got to see her.
Says the optimist who can see the ultimate reward in living and persevering.
You mean the one who keep lying to himself even when the situation is evidently desperate?
Very true, but you can't just give up. Even if they are old, you still have to keep trying.
You talk like we are forced by someone...
My grandma had a couple of strokes, and the only thing keeping her alive was her pacemaker. We didn't decide just to get rid of her, we kept her alive. I at least got to see my grandma a couple of times before she died. She didn't know who I was, or my brother, but I at least got to see her.
It can be the opposite though. A person might decide to suicide because he doesn't want to hurt his family anymore, which suffers knowing that his dear one is in hospital without any chance of getting out.
Does an 90 year old man have the right to walk into a doctors office and demand help ending his life? Hes capable of dying any day. Is this different than a terminal disease?
You mean the one who keep lying to himself even when the situation is evidently desperate
The one who is trying to stay happy in bad situations. I think I might be saying all of this because I am Mormon, and I believe that we just have to live through what happens. It's what mormons believe, ok?
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t can be the opposite though. A person might decide to suicide because he doesn't want to hurt his family anymore, which suffers knowing that his dear one is in hospital without any chance of getting out
True. I guess that it's better having them commit suicide without letting their family know. Sometimes it would have been better for me to not go see my grandma. It was so sad seeing her in bed, not knowing even who her own son was.
But still, lets say that this old guy who is a grandpa is going to do Eutanasia. And lets say, that he has a daughter who has to explain what grandpa is doing to her kids. What example will that give on the kids? Soon, choosing to die and giving up will be popping into their heads all of the time. Or will the mom lie to her children? It's just knowing that someone is going to die seems hard for me.
You're supposed to live life and suffer through those moments and become stronger in the end.
You're not supposed to do anything at all. You think it would be better. But that's your opinion, that is not necessarily shared by the concerned persons. And answer me this: what if s/he can't get stronger, can't find anything worth fighting for, but only suffer longer?
You can overcome anything if you just have the patience and determination to.
No, not every problem/trouble is vincible.
It makes me think that people are being treated like animals sometimes.
Actually I think it has something to do with dignity and freedom.
Think of all of the people who had cancer, or some life-threatening illness and lived through it. Why can't other people do the same? Honestly, some of the things that our world has come to is sad.
That's very nice if some people had the willpower to live through that, but why the heck should this be a reason to oblige everyone else to follow this example??
You're supposed to live life and suffer through those moments and become stronger in the end.
You're not supposed to do anything at all. You think it would be better. But that's your opinion, that is not necessarily shared by the concerned persons. And answer me this: what if s/he can't get stronger, can't find anything worth fighting for, but only suffer longer?
You can overcome anything if you just have the patience and determination to.
No, not every problem/trouble is vincible.
It makes me think that people are being treated like animals sometimes.
Actually I think it has something to do with dignity and freedom.
Think of all of the people who had cancer, or some life-threatening illness and lived through it. Why can't other people do the same? Honestly, some of the things that our world has come to is sad.
That's very nice if some people had the willpower to live through that, but why the heck should this be a reason to oblige everyone else to follow this example??
Whatever. I'm tired of trying to make my point. Everyone just keeps fighting back at me.
