Now of course the question of prolonging human life is different but not so different. First, I am neutral on this subject neither pro-life or against pro-life since everyone, unless the person is suicidal or a sadist wants others to have a better life.
The problem as always is with the details. Should a person who is on life support and appears to be suffering be disconnected just as you would wake a dreaming child from a nightmare?
Personally, and I will not say what church or political persuasion I belong to, I would say that after a reasonable period of time, life support should be turned off.
Why? many of you could perhaps come up with better reasons but first, modern medical care is so expensive that maintaining life support frivolously will first ruin the family and in the long run ruin our society.
Second, if you love someone, why prolong suffering?--which is the most important question: the decision is for the individual or the family, not the government!
2007-02-12 08:43:38 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Perhaps the most important detail is how long should you or the medical establishment wait?
I would say perhaps a year perhaps 6 months. Why? I believe that even "incurable" conditions may be cured when a person has a will to live or perhaps loved ones and church friends pray a lot.
But enough is enough. The decision must respect the person's will and the desires of the family. And the suffering family should not have to fear that they will be taken to court nor should the doctors, nurses, administrators and insurers have to fear the same.
2007-02-12 08:47:23 · update #1
It depends on what is meant by prolonged suffering. The extremes: "The human is sick/injured and would die without life support" TO "the person will live on its own but is deformed or whose "quality of life" is judged sub-par in some way".
While it may be OK to "Let them go"; it is immoral to "Send them on their way". There is a big difference.
2007-02-12 09:08:57 · answer #1 · answered by Paul K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-03 06:42:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I THINK IF I WERE IN SUCH A SITUATION WHERE I WAS HOOKED UP TO LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT. I WOULD WANT TO BE HOOKED UP AS LONG AS THERE WAS BRAIN FUNCTION LEAVE ME. IF THERE IS NO BRAIN FUNCTION GIVE ME TWO WEEKS THEN DISCONNECT ME. I WOULDN'T WANT TO BE A BURDEN TO ANYONE.
2007-02-12 09:05:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no let the child conquer or defeat or overcome this on his/her own!!
trust me!! The Child needs independence on this one!
2007-02-12 08:52:10 · answer #4 · answered by The King 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can see your point and agree for the most part... some will some won't...
2007-02-12 08:52:26 · answer #5 · answered by Wiked 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋