Do you think Euthanasia should be legal?

Question

It's for School Stats for a project I have.
Please answer
Yes
No
or Depends on Circumstance

THANKS!.

Answer 1

Yes I do. It depends on the circumstances of the medical problem and who are we to think we should keep people alive by artificial means. Back in the 60's and 70's when you were dead you were dead. There was no keeping people alive with machines. Ashes to ashes... dust to dust... we need to stop being so afraid to let our people go. If they have no quality of life after an extended time... I say "Let Them Go." Don't matter if it's granny or your child. If they have literally no chance in life to function and breathe on their own.. give them some peace and let them go.
Thank God for Living Wills and DNR clauses. Everybody does not want to be kept alive. That is a personal choice.

Answer 2

While euthanasia is legal in some places like Belguim, the Netherlands, and Oregon, there should be some sort of policy that the patient must give their consent to be euthanized, therefore it must be voluntary. But regarding your question, I think it depends on the circumstances.

Answer 3

Depends on circumstance. The person being euthanized should be competent enough to understand he is taking his own life, be medically diagnosed with a fatal or life altering disease (one that would make him incompetent to take care of himself for example--something like this should be stated in a living will IMHO), and should be required to sign legal documents stating that his family will not take any legal action for a wrongful death suit--and perhaps have his family agree and sign as well.

Answer 4

Depends on Circumstance

Answer 5

Sure, love to help with education.

Depends on the circumstance.

Do you need a reason? Okay, a quick one in case you don't need this part. But if a person is going to die, and they are in terrible pain, then it is their right to end it when they choose in a manner they choose. My great aunt just basically stopped eating, stopped drinking ( just enough to wet her mouth to speak to my uncle who was caring for her) and let herself die. That is not the nicest way to go, but calling her doc for a shot is illegal. She didn't want to decline into nothingness slowly. She spent her last time hearing passages from books she loved, poems she adored, and music that lifted her heart. She was happy when she went.
It should never be used to assist in the suicide of someone suffering from depression who could be helped from meds and therapy.
Hope this helps.

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

Yes....if the patient is competent enough to make the decision on their own. The doctor needs to make sure that the patient is fully aware of the procedure and answer any questions the patient may have.

Answer 8

I think it should be legal,but only if someone has it in their will that that is what they want,I work in a nursing home and know these people would not want to live if they had a choice.

Answer 9

Yes: if the same type law exists as in Oregon and their Death with Dignity Act.

Answer 10

Depends on circumstance.