agree that the same thing can and should be done for humans? Why should the unwilling suffer and limp towards death, if we know it is inevitable?
2007-01-30 01:29:51 · 16 answers · asked by elfkin, attention whore 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think some people project themselves on others, their fear of death makes them unwilling to let someone else go who wants to go. It can get complicated because I might be depressed today and want to die, but not tomorrow. But if someone is terminal and truly knows what they want, we shouldn't let our fears keep them from finding peace.
2007-01-30 01:35:06 · answer #1 · answered by doktordbel 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree but only on a personal basis I know that if I had a terminal illness I would rather it was ended quickly and painlessly. I do not however agree that the rights of the family should be ignored either by Doctors or by government no one can force euthanasia it must be the sufferers choice
2007-01-30 09:33:57 · answer #2 · answered by iain d 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The limits are what scare us. Of course every human should have the right to die with dignity. However, how to we ensure that right isn't abused? I work at a doctor's office made up almost exclusively of geriatric patients, and not all patients can clearly state their wishes when it comes to heroic measures and the like.
What if someone is hurt in a car accident that happens while their spouse is asking for a divorce, and the spouse who wants out thinks perhaps a DNR is quicker than divorce? We must proceed cautiously when opening another entire avenue of murder.
2007-01-30 09:40:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because unlike an animal, the human can understand its pain and can hope that tomorrow will bring a new treatment or cure.
That said though, the human is in the brain, if it's dead and the body's just on machines, start the chop-shop and get those organs to needy transplant recipients.
2007-01-30 09:35:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with euthanasia. When my grandma passed, it was a sad time, but it was also a relief. She had alzheimers and vertigo, so she just laid in a bed all day. She couldn't sit in a chair because she would lose her sense of balance and fall over. All she did was drink nutrient shakes. It was depressing. No one wants to live that way. If a person choses to pass on sooner, they should have that right.
2007-01-30 09:34:31 · answer #5 · answered by eastchic2001 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in euthanasia, the decision is made for the animal because it cannot choose this for itself.
in people who are suffering, and want to live, the decision should first be theirs. MOST PEOPLE CHOOSE TO LIVE, but want pain medicine to bring comfort.
there is pain medicine available.
if the pain medicine is not working, and the person is in agony, then let the sick person decide, not an outsider who is eager to put them away.
2007-01-30 09:51:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People do make miraculous recoveries from "terminal" illness. I wouldn't want to make the decision to end someone's life and I'd be very unwilling to help someone do it.
2007-01-30 09:33:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I completely agree. We should have the choice for euthanization if we are still of sound mind to do so, and if not, our families for us.
2007-01-30 09:35:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because middle eastern and western religion teaches us that humans are special and animals are not.
2007-01-30 09:32:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, but then, where I am from euthanasia is in the law already
2007-01-30 09:38:36 · answer #10 · answered by Steven Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋