Kervorkian was kind of a jerk because I think he was all about publicizing himself, not necessarily the issue. However, I think that it's kind of obscene in this country that we force people to live through pain and suffering that they would rather end with dignity. How far away is the US from allowing euthanasia? Have we come closer since realizing the degree to which people overreacted in the case of Terry Schaivo? Do you support or are you against the idea? Wow that's a lot of questions.
2007-01-16 02:21:34 · 15 answers · asked by I'll Take That One! 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Well, I, for one, am pro-life. That means:
Against implementing abortion,
Against implementing euthanasia,
Against implementing capital punishment.
If people sign a "living will", then that is their decision. But in the case of nothing of the sort, we can't allow doctors to just "help out" those that haven't stated anything like that.
The first rule in being a doctor is "do no harm". Hippocratic oath and all.
2007-01-16 02:27:28 · answer #1 · answered by theearlybirdy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've summed up the issue.
I believe we are *not* closer to government sponsored or supported assisted suicide or routinized euthanasia since the Terry Schaivo debate.
The (rather feeble) debate over this issue has become connected to the never ending debate over abortion. Support is thin for government grants for stem-cell research for the same reason. And we have yet to see comprehensive health care initiatives survive -- it is difficult enough for our country to provide paliative care for dying veterans and medicare subscribers. Existing programs can barely consider philosophical stands on these issues, let alone implementation of a policy for or against.
Some on the extreme right might support the state's right to "end suffering" (and continuing expense), and some on the left may contend the same thing in the name of mercy for the dying. But this debate remains philosophical.
2007-01-16 02:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by matrolph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that as long as the person is completely sane when making the decision, and as long as it is justified (ex severe health reasons that will not improve), then it should be their own choice. I look at it the same as a person deciding to commit suicide, no matter whether or not anyone agrees with it, it is ultimately that person's decision.
I don't agree that the government can make a law about when I die. If I get a terminal disease and feel that I am ready to die with a little dignity, I will find a way, no matter what the government rules! We are able to put our pets to sleep in order to save them the pain and suffering, so why is it that we can't stop a human beings pain and suffering in the same way!
2007-01-16 02:34:54 · answer #3 · answered by jen 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am all for euthanasia when the person is dying, there is no hope of survival, and the person accepts death and asks for it. I know some people get all upset about this topic- "killing is wrong!" but.. why shouldn't people have the right to die? These are not depressed people we are talking about- they are terminally ill people. People who probably had successful lives- they made the choice to life their lives thus far so why can't they decide when they are ready to die? It is not anyone else decision but their own.
2007-01-16 02:28:43 · answer #4 · answered by maggielynn 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If there is no hope I think the person should be allowed to go. Doctor assisted is an option that should be legal. My sister died 2 months ago after a long and painful fight against cancer and there was absolutely no hope of being cured. She should have been able to end it by her decision. As it was she just suffered for a longer period of time.
2007-01-16 02:46:28 · answer #5 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would never stand on somebody who was euthanized!
Seriously, euthanasia is something that shouldn't be illegal. A cancer patient with 6 excruciating months to live has no choices, but to live in a hospice or a hospital drugged to the gills. Why not let a person die with dignity and of their own choosing?
2007-01-16 02:26:43 · answer #6 · answered by vertical732 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am not for 'killing' patients who are presumably dying (eg., lethal injection), however I am ok with withdrawing support, as long as the patient is kept comfortable.
I don't think we should legalize euthanasia, because, like abortion, it will become widespread, over-used, and people will begin terminating their loved ones for all kinds of reasons. That will spell trouble and just add to what is already a throw-away society.
2007-01-16 02:43:41 · answer #7 · answered by Truth B. Told ITS THE ECONOMY STUPID 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree boogity. I support euthanasia.Having been a nurse for over 20 yrs. I have seen pain and suffering and human degradation at its worst.Our politicians had no bussiness interveining in the Shivo
case.If most people had dealt with death up close and personal as I have perhaps they would be more receptive to euthaenasia.
But for now I do not see the US legalizing it.
2007-01-16 02:29:55 · answer #8 · answered by workinclassjane 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
nicely seeing as atheism deals with one mission and one mission on my own, and each and everything else in words of viewpoints is up for grabs, it is demanding to describe an "atheist stand element on euthanasia". This atheist (me) believes that euthanasia must be allowed if the guy in question vocally needs it. each and each and every to his own.
2016-12-02 09:02:09 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if people want to die rather than suffer threw pain that's their right so long as they are in their right mind .. if they can't decide to euthanize themselves then I don't think the decision should be made for them. Euthanasia isn't for me.. but that's easy for me to say because I've never suffered threw agonizing daily pain either.. as far as how far off is the US from allowing it? it will still be a while I think.
2007-01-16 02:27:41 · answer #10 · answered by pip 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋