2007-05-21 19:31:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I do support euthanasia if the suffering is very intense and the person involved wishes to die at home with dignity, surrounded by their loved ones. But I have to add that only when all means of medical interception has been exhausted. Degrees of euthanasia do exist in hospitals and nursing homes, it has gone on for years and will continue to happen.
2007-05-21 19:40:52 · answer #1 · answered by judles 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I support euthanasia because I feel that if the terminally ill do not want to continue to live their life in pain, they shouldn't have to suffer. However, I feel that the patient should be a competent in that they can make their own decisions. The doctor should also make sure that the patient has full knowledge of the procedure and offer extra information if needed. All of the patient's questions should be answered before the process begins.
2007-05-22 06:10:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't support Euthanasia.
Euthanasia compromise the professional roles of health care employees. Every doctor must swear upon some variation of the Hippocratic Oath, which (if interpreted correctly) explicitly excludes euthanasia.
Voluntary euthanasia is a type of suicide, and suicidism is stigmatic and unhealthy.
Palliative care has greatly improved with the invention of new wonder drugs... and physical suffering is largely manageable.
Mental competency can be in question after long dramatic periods of physical illness It's best to leave death up to Mother Nature.
2007-05-21 20:29:11 · answer #3 · answered by Happy for once in my life. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the decision has been made in advance by the person affected then it should be legal. Having gone thru 2 family members suffering immense pain and no hope of a cure it just reinforced my belief it should be allowed. There comes a point where all the pain medications dont help. I had to sit there and watch my family members suffer and scream with pain.Not something I would wish on my worst enemy. They should have been able to go with dignity.
2007-05-22 00:22:05 · answer #4 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once did a debate on this arguing for euthanasia. I am for it. I feel a person has the right to choose what they want to do with their own body. Even if one does not support the death penalty or abortion, you should still be able to decide for yourself if you wish to be euthanized if you are terminally ill.
2007-05-21 19:43:07 · answer #5 · answered by sonofmary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a country that promotes freedom, I think that choice is the ultimate. Dying in pain or with dignity. Easy for me to vote for the latter!
2007-05-21 19:40:55 · answer #6 · answered by Wounded Duck 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as someone is of sound mind when they make the decision to be euthanized, then yes...i agree with it. I don't think it should be illegal, however perhaps it should be regulated. As adults, we have the power to choose whether we have a DNR or not, so really...what is the difference??
2007-05-21 19:35:08 · answer #7 · answered by Kelly S 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i'm not for it .........it's a form of murder.
when it's your time it happens. we have machines to keep people alive who wouldn't be if it wasn't for the machine. that's wrong too, in my opinion. sure it's progress. but that don't make it right.
so when you keep somebody alive with a machine and then decide to pull the plug, isn't that playing God.....just a little?!
2007-05-21 19:48:24 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i do, because person can choose what to do with her/his own life..... and if someone will argue about God and given life and stuff like this, than.... hellloooooo, where's the "free will"?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-05-21 19:42:58 · answer #9 · answered by geo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as it is NEVER forced on anyone.. I don't have a problem with it.
2007-05-21 19:36:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋