Euthanasia

[Max35]

Simple question. Do you think Euthanasia is morally exceptable?

Note: I put this in the politics section, because the subject matter is slightly political in the fact that it remains illegal due to political pressures (from my understanding).

 

[Jintor]

...up to the patient imo. But I think they only use euthenasia generally when the patient can't respond...

 

[Stigmata]

Morally acceptable, by all means.

If the patient wants it and is in a condition wherein he/she can rationally request it, OR if the patient is brain-dead to the point where they are either no longer human or irrecoverable, then euthanasia should be used.

 

[Ome_Vince]

^Second that.

 

[Nih]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ya_uJHdOtdc&mode=related&search=

Insightful commentary.

 

[kirovman]

If the person has it in their living will, then I think that their wishes should be respected.

 

[Kadayi]

As long as there is no sign of mental illness on the part of the person involved that might cloud their judgement than I think it's acceptable, on the condition that they are going to die a natural death within a set period.

 

[repiV]

I don't think the issue of contention is whether or not euthanasia is morally acceptable, but the possibility that you could get away with murder.

 

[99.vikram]

Only in the case of insanity. But I believe assisted suicide should be legal.

(Euthanasia is mercy killing, right?)

 

[repiV]

Only in the case of insanity. But I believe assisted suicide should be legal.

(Euthanasia is mercy killing, right?)

No, euthanasia is assisted suicide.

 

[gick]

No, euthanasia is assisted suicide.

I think mercy killing is also a form of Euthanasia. 'Euthanasia' is a fairly broad term - i'll have to dig out my old year 11 RE book, ive got loadsa stuff on it in there.

I second the opinions earlier in the thread - if the person wishes to die, or has expressed beforehand that they would wish to die when in a given situation, they should have the right to do that.

 

[DeusExMachina]

People have a right to decide when they want to die I believe.

 

[Absinthe]

Ideally, I support euthanasia in the cases of terminal illnesses. If the patient is of sound mind and wishes to end his or her suffering, so be it.

Cases of brain-death are moot, since the person is by all means already passed away. You can either pump more tax money into keeping the body alive or you can accept reality.

But there are always gray areas. And for that reason, every case should be looked into extensively before a decision is made. And the last thing I want are people offing themselves in desparation or depression. Medical and psychological assistance should always be a priority if possible.

 

[15357]

The problem is, with the "no chance of recovery" option, is that there is always a chance, even if it's 0.0001%.


But still, I somewhat support a sane person's right to die, rather than face the pain and suffering.

 

[Absinthe]

The problem is, with the "no chance of recovery" option, is that there is always a chance, even if it's 0.0001%.

Obviously, we have to be reasonable.

 

[15357]

Obviously, we have to be reasonable.

Yes, of course.

 

[CptStern]

The problem is, with the "no chance of recovery" option, is that there is always a chance, even if it's 0.0001%.

brain dead/brain damage? a simple heart attack can make you a vegetable for the rest of your life ..would you want to live like that? I wouldnt

 

[GiaOmerta]

When I can no longer be a productive member of humanitiy (being a torso, severe brain damage, etc) Euthanasia would be next on the agenda, and my surviving organs donated to science.

 

[kirovman]

When I can no longer be a productive member of humanitiy (being a torso, severe brain damage, etc) Euthanasia would be next on the agenda, and my surviving organs donated to science.

I don't think euthanising students is such a good idea.

 

[Max35]

As long as there is no sign of mental illness on the part of the person involved that might cloud their judgement than I think it's acceptable, on the condition that they are going to die a natural death within a set period.

I think there should be painstaking efforts to correct the mental illness in a person. If, however, that fails, they should have the rights to die like everyone else. If, hyopthetically speaking, their suffering is unstoppable, they should have the same rights as other patients.

What is their continued suffering going to prove, not a damn thing.