Euthanasia for humans, is it right or wrong? (page 2)

FreedomFrog

I don't think I could actively "help" end someone's life. But I might suggest that they go for a nice long swim in the lagoon.

Why?

Scully

I don't think I could actively "help" end someone's life. But I might suggest that they go for a nice long swim in the lagoon.
Why?

We've been conditioned to believe that taking someone else's life is wrong. I could make a decision to terminate life support for a family member with whom I have had discussions with ahead of time, and if the roles were reversed, they would do the same for me. But to be the one to give the injection, hold someone's head under water, or put a pillow over their face, or pull a trigger, etc... I don't think so.

If they wanted to OD on their pain medication, I'll get them the glass of water to swallow all their pills, and stay with them until it was over, but that's as far as I could go.

glitter

It's disgusting that euthanasia isn't an option to the dying. I want to do what I like/*need to* with my body.

hubert

There was an article in the Readers Digest I believe, about a country that euthanises old people. I THINK it is Sweden? They have very, very few nursing homes. No lie.

In the article, this man wrote that he went to get his wife and himself a cup of coffee, and when he returned with them, found they had euthanised his wife. Don't know if I can find that article or Digest. I think it was an old one.

Anyone heard of this story? It shows you that they indeed take advantage of this sometimes.

Hubert

mkr32208

Right!

Ok, now you only have 1499 words to go! Glad I could help!

greendawn

Under these circumstances euthanasia is the right way since there is no hope of salvation and pain is very cruel. Why prolong the suffering?

Philosophically there is a possibility that a cure may come up but that is a very remote possibility.

FreedomFrog

Right!
Ok, now you only have 1499 words to go! Glad I could help!

Yer too funny mkr... Thanks for all the help there...hehehe

If they wanted to OD on their pain medication, I'll get them the glass of water to swallow all their pills, and stay with them until it was over, but that's as far as I could go.

k, scully, I'm gonna pick your brain here a bit. heheheh It is "morally" for you or more "heart"? I mean, lets say that your friend didn't have the strength to take the pills, but is crying out in pain. Would you actually put the pills in his/her mouth and help him/her with getting the water in? Would you hold the shot to steady it to go in? Remember, he's begging you to help him out. What do you do then?

Narkissos

I think the "extreme medical case," instead of helping, obscures the issue. There are thousands of reasons why anyone of us may at some point decide to die. And I would add that the ability to do so is the very core of what we call "freedom". That such a possibility is banned, not only by the written law, but by the unwritten code of decency -- so that it can only rarely be shared, in absolute secret, with a very intimate, courageous and like-minded friend -- is telling of the existential loneliness which so-called "morality" has cornered us into.

Sad emo

Complex answer:

Before you answer, please try to imagine yourself in the worse possible tormenting pain as if your flesh is ripping apart and no meds in the world will help out with the pain. You have 2 weeks left and you have already gotten several diagnoses from several Dr's. They can PROVE to you that you ARE going to die. No miracles will help. You WILL die in 2 weeks. You have a chance to take a shot to end your flesh ripping pain. Would you do it?

Maybe I'm being a little overcritical here! I'd be concerned that I've had several diagnoses - are they all the same or is there a conflict of opinion? Maybe they are trying to control the wrong condition? Has the combination of symptoms from different conditions resulted in a complete misdiagnosis? I could go on...

This being the case - how can they prove that I am definitely going to die in 2 weeks? I wouldn't even consider taking that shot until all possibilities have been explored.

How do you feel about legalizing assisted suicides for people?

It depends on how it was done. I'm of the view that if someone really wants to take their life, they should do it themselves, not expect someone else to take the responsbility - in the medical profession or not. The person could be prescribed a safer, rapid lethal drug to administer to themselves under supervision (to avoid misuse), to make suicide as quick and painless as possible - the downside of course would be that the person couldn't change their mind once they've taken it.

How do you feel about legal euthanasia for humans? And can you support your feelings?

Definitely against. It is just too open to abuse, even with the best intentions at heart.

Robdar

I did a paper on the same thing. I got an A. Want to buy it from me? Just kidding.

I contacted the Hemlock Society when I wrote my paper. They provided some great information for my research.

I think it's a personal choice and the person has a right to end their life. If a person is not conscious but has done their homework and left a document stating that they do not want to suffer, I say let them die with dignity. If not, hands off. I did not agree with the decision made in the Schaivo case.

Robyn

Euthanasia for humans, is it right or wrong?

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