2006-06-16 07:10:24 · 12 answers · asked by infinity 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Yes but there would have to be very strict osntrols surrounding it and it would have to be done in a controlled environment such as a hospital. Imagine if someone killed a person and stood up in court and said "it was a mercy killing, they wanted to die" and there was no way of convicting them or murder.
2006-06-16 07:14:56 · answer #1 · answered by anouska1983 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely not.
First we said it was okay to kill unborn babies.
Now we're pondering the idea of saying it's okay to kill terminally ill people -- never mind if a cure for their illness is found shortly after their death that could have saved them.
What's next? Saying it's okay to kill old people? The severely physically disabled? The mentally disabled? Homeless people? People who don't agree with the reigning president or political party?
Besides, "mercy killing" has been legalized in Holland -- now there are news reports coming out that in some cases, it's been done on people who did not give consent or who were not even terminally ill. And in some cases, on babies who were born with disabilities.
Sorry, but this whole idea is creepy.
2006-06-16 14:17:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Assisted suicide yes, mercy killing no!
Mercy killing is not legal in Oregon.
2006-06-16 14:32:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it should never be made legal and the few place that allow it should change their laws
2006-06-16 14:16:16 · answer #4 · answered by Julie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because we dont have the right to take someone ealses life, even if they ask for it. We are not the judge of that.
2006-06-16 14:12:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, lets start with Paris Hilton :)
2006-06-16 14:12:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many places, like Oregon, it already has been.
2006-06-16 14:12:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. If we put dogs down when we know they are in pain, why can't we do it for ourselves?
2006-06-16 14:12:49 · answer #8 · answered by good_karma_cat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, if they're in pain why should they have to suffer
2006-06-16 14:14:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean comming suicide or stuff like that? Maybe...
2006-06-16 14:13:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋