Physician Assisted Suicide

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CommMayo wrote: 02 Oct 2018, 09:17
Sahani Nimandra wrote: 02 Oct 2018, 00:17 Life wasn't something that was given freely and we aren't eligible to take it away as well. Committing euthanasia is a crime worth punishing with death. No matter what his intentions were taking away a person's life is unacceptable.
Am I the only person who sees the complete irony in this statement?
No, you're not. I totally respect Sahani, and she's been nothing but lovely to me, but I have to agree with you on this one. However, maybe we misunderstood her comment?
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My problem with McDowell killing Jeremy is that it was not an act of mercy, he did it because he hated Jeremy for destroying his family and reputation.
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HIs experiences didn't change my preconceived notions about euthanasia. It only made me see things from his perspective and understand why he did what he did.I still disagree with his view about physicIan asisted suicide.Everyone has a right to life no matter how little the chance is.
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Euthanasia is definitely a controversial topic. If a person wishes to end their suffering, who are we to decide what they can and cannot do? I would choose physician assisted suicide if the quality of my life was a burden to myself or someone else. Also, how is euthanasia for humans not okay, but it is okay for animals? Is it fair to not allow a human that choice? There are many questions, but I think the answers depend on the person who has to make that decision.
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I think that assisted suicide should definitely be an option, but it shouldn't be the doctor's decision.There would be very few situations where I would say that the doctor/ or legal guardians of the person should be allowed to make the decision.
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Post by Kaven_Crimble_the_witless_71 »

A very interesting topic it seems, for everyone here. Especially within the context of McDowell!

Physician Assisted Suicide presents a lot of geometrically conflicting issues, socially and personally.

I can't say the reasoning behind McDowell's decision was in err, but I would have to be concerned with his motivations of often providing an "Occam's Razor" approach to solving issues. If it's the easiest way to get something done and over with, Hiram will often endorse that choice (i.e, Tasha + Billie) so as to not make more trouble.

P.A.S. has its benefits on the grieving process and the patient alike, but McDowell doesn't seem genuine enough for that to be a sufficient answer. I'd need to reflect on these comments on here some more. Very thought provoking!
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jesdav16 wrote: 11 Oct 2018, 14:35 I am totally against suicide in any form. I strongly believe that once there is still life, there is hope.
I am in agreement here. Such a controversial question requires one to examine their beliefs. As for me, I believe that God loves me and has each of my days numbered. Neither I nor my doctor should take the decision out of God's hands.
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I think it is odd that we are able to put animals down when their suffering is so bad that they are in pain and won't recover. I think it is odd because we don't allow this same kindness to our own.
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Personally I don,t believe that euthanasia is worth even a faintest reason to be practiced. He is only God who gives life and only Him can take it away. Why assist Him in His job? I think anybody who participate in any assisted suicide is a murder and should be incarcerated just like they did to Hiram.
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Euthanasia is a very bad thing to admire. Helping someone to terminate life? No!!!

The soul I can not create, I must not take It, no matter how terrible the situation is. Let us surrender it to God
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Voluntary euthanasia!!! That's suicide. Why should someone take his own life you didn't give to yourself in the first place. I believe life should be left to take its own course,euthanasia is wrong.
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Euthanasia is a personal issue. You don't know what a person is going through or how they feel. It should be their choice.
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I know life shoul not ae tampered with any how. Therefore suicide in approach is not reasonable. McDowell view here is not aprecable. Though Hiram aids in the killing of Jeremy the act look provoking. I don't agree with physician assisted suicide.
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I think physician assissting suicide is not reasonable and fair. It should not view in one pespective but rather in a dual way. Life is so precious and need not to be tamperred with. The role to be played by physician is to make avenue for life expansion.
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N_R wrote: 21 Oct 2018, 04:01 Eww.... euthanasia is a very difficult theme which can generate such conversation and discussion. I think that it is very hard to make a good decision about this, but I like the idea that the theme is touched on.
I agree, euthanasia is very hard. I'm so sad for some people to come to a choice between their loved ones on life and death. It seems so scary
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