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Euthanasia
Topic Started: Jun 8 2008, 02:59 PM (287 Views)
Jakob.	Jun 8 2008, 02:59 PM Post #1
Monsterland Associate Posts: 64 Group: Members Member #164 Joined: June 4, 2008	Quote: Euthanasia is the practice of medically-assisted death. It is illegal in most countries. Euthanasia is a controversial subject, not only because there are many different moral dilemmas associated with it, but also in what constitutes its definition. At the extreme ends of disagreement, advocates say euthanasia, also known as physician aid in dying, or physician assisted suicide, is a merciful method of death. At the other end are opponents of euthanasia, who may consider this method as a form of murder. Euthanasia can be conducted in various ways. In order to distinguish certain methods, more specific terminology may be used when discussing euthanasia. We had about this in my English class. Also, we saw this movie: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083326/ which relates to the theme. I think Euthanasia should be legal under the right circumstances. Refusing to let a human die because she/he was in an accident and doesn't want to live anymore is wrong. People should have their own choice, though the government should, of course, make sure to test that person's sanity before letting them kill themselves. I heard that a woman from the Netherlands killed herself because she had a tumour in her face and the government had refused to help her kill herself. I think she had taken some pills. I mean, if I had been in an accident and couldn't move more than my head, then I think I'd want to die. Taking away that choice is inhuman.



packmule	Jun 8 2008, 03:12 PM Post #2
Site founder Posts: 32,182 Group: Administrator(staff) Member #1 Joined: January 29, 2006 Favorite giant monster film: Gojira(1954) Favorite horror film: House Of Wax(1953) Favorite sci-fi film: 2001: A Space Odyssey(1968)	This is an interesting, albeit somewhat sad topic, as it obviously involves death and those that may, because of some medical condition and/or catastrophic physical impairment, want to die. ".Jakob" I think Euthanasia should be legal under the right circumstances I agree. The problem, as I see it, and as you alluded to, is the potential(and actual) various legal interpretations of euthanasia. As far as I know euthanasia, that is, assisted suicide, e.g. what Jack Kevorkian was involved in, is illegal in the United States. I'm not aware of any state where it is legal. At this point my guess is it won't be legalized anytime soon by lawmakers because of the potential public and political backlash a state politician would endure, both public and political. ".Jakob" Refusing to let a human die because she/he was in an accident and doesn't want to live anymore is wrong While I generally agree with this statement I also do so on the condition that doctors have established, 100%, that the person would never have any chance of recovery, in any degree, from the condition. There will be those who advocate or are against euthanasia. Truthfully, I can see both sides here but I just personally feel a person should have the right to choose to die if they are physically incapacitated to the point that they cannot perform even the most basic of functions, bodily and otherwise, without the assistance of another person. Just my opinion. Quote: People should have their own choice, though the government should, of course, make sure to test that person's sanity before letting them kill themselves Agreed, absolutely! Unfortunately, the mental state of a person can also be debated, and subject to various interpretations by mental health professionals as well.
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KexMex	Jun 15 2008, 12:39 PM Post #3
Transgendered transcultural transracial transspeciesist Posts: 2,704 Group: Members Member #77 Joined: July 17, 2007	If the person's condition is uncurable and the person as a result wishes to die, I say let them. I can't see why they should be denied that right.
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