do the people have the right to die?
85206
This is up for huge debate. Still much to be decided on this by the courts.\n\nAs for my thoughts on the matter. I believe any person should have the right to die if they are aware of their irreversable situation of health or whatever. I also believe that a "living will" that explains a person's wishes not to be left in a vegetative state should be upheld as well.
146761
This should be a personal choice addressed by every adult with a trusted loved one who will follow the wishes of the person with terminal disease.  I am not saying the loved one should kill the person, just support the decision of the person to continue life no matter what or to be allowed to die with no extra measures or....in Oregon...with assistance.  You decide what is right for you and give that right to decide to those you love and respect even if you don't agree.  For any other than yourself....it is NOT your choice.  We have laws to allow our animals....and criminals to have as humane a death as possible, but we somehow believe it is wrong to allow the same for ourselves and our loved ones.  There is something wrong with this .....
771496
I believe we should be able to die with dignity. While there are obvious needs for safeguards and protocols to protect the innocent from predators, if someone is terminally ill and no longer considers their quality of life to be sufficient to continue, then they should be allowed to request medications to end their life.\n\nI have watched relatives die of cancer; no-one deserves to be forced to go through that process unwillingly. Those that want to should get all the support they need; those that choose to die early should be given the means to do so.
1168350
I guess people had the right to be suicidal and vote against their own interests
672988
No one has the right to kill.
745023
I don't think so. I think anyone has the right to do anything as long as it is not violating another's right to do the same or violating another's right to live. Therefore, it shouldn't matter. I don't think it's a big deal...but if for some reason it is, then those who are making it a big dea are not worth bothering about. It shouldn't matter what you or anyone does. People have the right to do what they wish and that must be cherished lest they'd like to be treated the same.
694645
if we say that its not good, than we are forcing someone the right to live. if one has right to live than one has right to not to live too. life is a test of temperamental / moral / values / education / culture / up-bringing of each soul. all dont succeed. above all, we are no one to judge someone's wish to live or not to live. if loving some one forcefully is not possible than living forcefully is not possible too.
311004
I am against it 'because we have no right to kill people. It is unethical for any doctor to declare that a patient is going to die or can't survive for long. Doctors keep on struggling to see a patient alive.So how can any one end somebodies life prematurely.It is UNETHICAL.
1129519
I completely agree with you, all the way!\n\nIt is the right of anyone living in this country to do whetever ho so chooses, as long as it doesn't harm anyone!\n\nExcellent question... Valid point!
219144
Thats a pretty philosophical question... I would say the individual has the right to do whatever he or she wishes so long as it does not harm another person in the group.  When there is a conflict, there needs to be an impartial mediator who can determine who is being harmed or benefited more by a certain action.  Definately there is a huge grey zone where one person benefits from the hardships of another, and I think the degree of gain/ suffer must be assessed on a per case basis.
64141
This issue has always been difficult for me.  Not the part about giving people a real say in what happens to them at the end of their life.  That to me is only natural.  It's always been my concern at how something like that could be abused, and also where the line is drawn that says, "Here you can choose to end your life and here you can't".  \n\nWe as a society have done such a marvelous job of finding ways to kill one another and yet we still can't adequately figure out how to best do it to ourselves.\n\nAs far as it being done legally, Oregon permits physician-assisted suicides.  Here is a link to the state's site on the subject.  I wish you peace and comfort as you struggle with how best to help your loved one.
1000642
Most people don't know exactly when they are going to die, so the CANNOT make last minute plans.  We can be certain, however, that the one last thing everyone will do is - breathe their last breath
9683
Some people are dying to try it.  There are several problems.  It should be administered by someone who is medically qualified but doctors take an oath to not harm their patients.  Also, after the fact can it be proved that someone underwent euthanasia voluntarily without duress?  Will some use it because they are not being treated effectively for pain?  Plus there are many purely moral issues regarding the value of human life.  Could a vile government extend the practice to involuntary euthanasia, as did nazi Germany, to eliminate "undesirables?"  The matter is rather complicated and society had best proceed with caution - while respecting free choice of those who hold their own personal beliefs.
71449
i wish it were legal. If a person wants to die, then why not? dont tell me " life is beautiful, it has its ups and downs, keep ur chin up" or anything like that, i say if ur uhmmm maybe 23 and over then u can decide for yourself. and at least this way u r not getting anyone else involved where they may be harmed like throwing urself into traffic, setting a fire, jumping off a building. we have a surplus population anyway. it should be a persons choice. im not suicidal by the way lol..and dont mean only when they have some illness, if someone wants to die, let them. and dont tell me its agianst religion, the person who wants to die doesnt care obviously, its not there religion or they have given up on it. and dont say that u hurt the ppl u leave behind, the person that wants to die is hurting obviously so he needs to think about himself first. he has kids? well hes not gonna be a good father anyway if he wants to be dead, kids wil be better off....wow hey where is this debate, i want to check it out lol. good luck
176884
Yes, I do. The Netherlands legalized it not too long ago, and my uncle was euthanized just after that. {Is that correct English?} It was a good thing for him. He was of sound mind, but was terminally ill. Instead of everyone watching him suffer, they let him do this. So yes, I think it should be legal, as long as it's strictly monitored.
393503
I believe everyone has the right to their own beliefs. No one with any human decency has the right to take away that privelage. Of course, if the practices are archaic and dangerous, such as human sacrifice, they may need to be omitted for the time being. But yes, everyone has the right to their own beliefs.
864658
Not at all.  If someone wants to end their life, it should be THEIR decision.  Who is ANYone to tell me what to do with my body?  \n\nSo far, the government says I can't end my own life, and can't ingest drugs of my choice...both of which can be done without providing an ounce of revenue to a corporation or government btw.  So, why doesn't the govenment stop people from eating themselves to death?  I can sit at McDonalds and down big mac after big mac until I run out of dough, day in and day out, and become the fattest most digusting unhealthy blob of an individual, but as soon as I ingest a "controlled substance", or put a gun to my head, I'm in violation of the law.  How does that make sense?\n\nBTW, you can't compare this to abortion.  Aborted fetuses have no choice, but people stricken with terminal disease should be able to choose their own destiny.