Euthanasia +rep

[wiktoria]

So for RE I need to write down people's views on Euthanasia. (if you don't know what it is a painless killing of someone suffering from a painful disease)

So yeah basically what are your views on it? :)



Edited by Catzsy (Forum Super Moderator):
Moved from 'Health, Life and Realtionships' to here as more suited.

[matt$]

for: If people are in misery and in pain end there life

against: god wouldn't want you to interfere with his plans

something like that.

[Slowpoke]

I think you have to put another point of view in. So, personally, I'd agree with person who posted before me.

"If it is the wish of the sufferer then one should be allowed assistance in committing suicide"

I do believe its legal in some countries and there have been a lot of high profile cases over the years. I saw one not too long ago on This Morning in which two daughters came on to speak about their dad who had locked in syndrome and wished to die :(

[lawrawrrr]

I think it's alright, but only in like extreme circumstances (major illnesses etc), not just legalized for anyone who is feeling slightly depressed. When you look at past cases of wives who have been imprisoned for "assisted suicide", IMHO I think it's a shame, because those people couldn't live like they were.

[Slowpoke]

I think it's alright, but only in like extreme circumstances (major illnesses etc), not just legalized for anyone who is feeling slightly depressed

That wouldn't be a problem since it would only legalize the assisted suicide of someone who is experiencing "great pain or suffering". Euthanasia is Greek for "good death".

Euthanasia is currently legal in four American states and is legal eight other countries in the world. It legality in Mexico varies by region. It was once legal in an Australian state but that is no longer the case.

[wiktoria]

Thanks guys rep given :)

Personally I think only voluntary euthanasia is right because they can actually say if they want to die but if a person is in coma and one of their relatives might say they wanted to die but really they just want the money so yh

[Jessicrawrr]

I only agree with euthanasia if the person has an illness that can't be cured, when they have a terrible quality of life.
If that person is in the right state of mind to say that they'd like to die, they should be able to do so.

[Arch]

I had to write a 6page essay on the topic for my law class so im quite familar.

Personally i believe it should only be aloud as said above with incurable diseases such as ALS / Lou Gehrig's disease. Although when you make something like this legal
its hard to say who can potentially do it as its hard to say yes you can die but no your disease isnt serious enough you have to live etc.. Also i believe Orgeon in the US, Belgium, and the netherlands all have it legal or decriminalized but when i was doing research for my paper mostly in the Netherlands there was alot of issues that go on behind the scenes with rule-breaking etc.

I think its a really hot-topic and is kinda hard to just give a final say on it because there are rather good points for both sides.

[Lost_Addict]

I believe it's right in certain cases,if there is an absolute 0 chance of revial and all family agree i believe it is ethical.

But i don't know if i myself could make a descion like that.

[Metric1]

look up the sue rodriguez story.. lots of good information on it

[Arch]

look up the sue rodriguez story.. lots of good information on it

Yeah i had to study that case she had Lou Gehrigs - in her situatiion i believe it should be aloud.

[Conservative,]

My views:

They'd need rigorous tests and approval from their GP and a specialist before having it - why? Because there are cruel, malicious people who will kill their parents for inheritance if they have to.

But if the tests were implemented and it was fail-safe ie; no one could get round the tests, the doctors had to be 100% it was what they wanted, and they had to have SEVERE pain permanently - then yes, it's okay by me.

[wiktoria]

Thanks for your help guys!

[T@R]

Completely for it,
as an athiest I believe people can do whatever they want with their lives, and if taking it is what they wish, who are we, or anyone else to stop them?

[kuzkasate]

This should help: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10689294