2007-11-20 12:35:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
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2007-11-20 12:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, when the patient has made their wishes known. I would even argue that if the patient is suffering horribly, with no chance of recovery, that it would be immoral NOT to euthanize them if that is their wish. Most people have no objection to euthanizing a suffering animal at the end of its life, why should we treat humans any worse?
I would only oppose euthanasia in cases when the patient has not given their consent, or in cases where they do consent but their suffering is a temporary condition with a decent chance of recovery. Of course there is a lot of gray area, but I don't think that's necessarily a barrier to having rational, humane rules governing the use of euthanasia.
2007-11-20 20:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by R[̲̅ə̲̅٨̲̅٥̲̅٦̲̅]ution 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If a person is terminally ill, suffering immensely, and has indicated to the persons in charge of administering euthanasia first hand, then the humane thing to do is to allow them euthanasia. Below is a link to a woman in Oregon who was suffering from lung cancer and took advantage of Oregon's death with dignity law to hasten her death. If you watch her videos, you'll see that in her last week, she was not just suffering, but being tortured by her disease. I absolutely think euthanasia was not only justified in her case, but the humane thing to do. I absolutely think euthanasia was not only justified in her case, but the humane thing to do. We do more in this country for cats and dogs. http://next.oregonianextra.com/lovelle/
However, there need to be checks and balances to euthanasia or legal suicide, to make sure this privilege is not misused. In Lovelle's case, above, she had to make several official legal requests for the drug that ended her life. Contrast that with Terri Sciavo's case, where she was dehydrated to death on the hearsay of her estranged husband.
2007-11-20 20:50:41 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. X 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would think so - if someone is suffering, no hope of relief, ever, and they ask for death - we apparently feel it is, because that's what suicide is - self-euthanasia - and it's not uncommon.
2007-11-20 23:20:54 · answer #4 · answered by All hat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that we as human being spend too much time avoiding pain. Yes suffering is a horrible thing, but its hard to say this without being offensive, don't be a coward. Respectfully.
-Red
2007-11-20 21:57:21 · answer #5 · answered by RedzWild 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't have to be justified - it just needs to be. By telling me I can't end my life with dignity if I choose to, impedes my right as a free spirit.
2007-11-20 21:32:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all this talk about euthanasia! what about youth in america?
2007-11-20 20:39:15 · answer #7 · answered by the Bruja is back 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I guess if you have a person who has no chance of coming out of their coma.
2007-11-20 20:42:48 · answer #8 · answered by Sam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, suicide is best left for those who choose their own way out. I would rather be left making my own choice than allowing someone else to make the choice for me.
2007-11-20 20:54:49 · answer #9 · answered by samadhisativa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What about youth??
They are selfish enough to take care of themselves
2007-11-20 20:43:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, if the object of such desire it and needs it.
2007-11-20 22:10:06 · answer #11 · answered by Fuzzy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋