I believe in his cause to end human suffering through the use of machinery. Do you ?
2007-01-19 16:44:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
I believe Jack Kevorkian had nothing but good intentions for his actions, and I support those. However, he was not truly qualified to be doing what he was. If Kevorkian had been a physician experienced in treating terminally ill patients he probably would have gotten more sympathy. However, Dr. Kevorkian was a pathologist who had very little career experience working with living patients, which is one of the primary reasons many people had problems with him. In addition, his methods left a lot to be desired. For a man who truly believed he was doing good, he certainly went to great lengths to make it look otherwise. He met his "patients" in secret locations, then videotaped their final words and the final act, and then profited from those acts by doing the talk show circuit. Although I truly believe a person should have the right to die with dignity and ask for assistance in doing so, Kevorkian's approach wasn't exactly one I agreed with.
2007-01-19 17:42:34 · answer #1 · answered by oldironclub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a question of the value of human life - is the whole purpose (in your mind) that we should have as happy / fulfilling / comfortable life as possible, or do you believe there is a higher purpose for human life and a greater meaning then just living the best you can and dying?
Kevorkian probably believes the former, but I think he takes it to a greater extreme. I have read that he had an unnatural obsession with death and even desired to cut into human bodies as they lay dying so he could study the process internally -- not exactly ethical, if you ask me.
2007-01-20 02:02:31 · answer #2 · answered by jars583 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes!! Most certainly.... I support Dr. Kevorkian !00%
2007-01-20 01:29:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes,if a person is dying a slow and painful death,this should be their choice,and their choice only.BUT,there would be no money in it for the doctors,and hospitals if the people were to die.The longer they keep them alive the more money they collect,Doctors used to care about the people they cared for in illness.Now it seems that the main thing is how are you going to pay this huge bill?,after all they do have country club dues to pay,and big houses to pay for.
2007-01-20 21:11:06 · answer #4 · answered by phockit47 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that if someone wants to end their pain instead of suffering then they should be allowed to do so. I think it has to be regulated though, like someone with a medical condition that is only going to get worse. I don't think a 25 year old confused person who wants to commit suicide should be allowed a euthanisers services.
2007-01-20 00:52:58 · answer #5 · answered by Phat Kidd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!
2007-01-20 00:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i believe ending the suffering is the more humane thing to do...
2007-01-20 00:47:27 · answer #7 · answered by Chris C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
touchy cause how can one know how much another is suffering but i agree if someone wants to end their life they should be able to do so its easy enough to do if you are determined
2007-01-20 00:48:02 · answer #8 · answered by kelly r 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
high on life & high on death=right on!
2007-01-20 00:48:40 · answer #9 · answered by enord 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, if that is truly the wish of the departing..........
2007-01-20 00:47:16 · answer #10 · answered by Kevin M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋