tell me what you think about assisted suicide...?
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I think its wrong for the government to deny these people death. If it is the only possible alternative then let them go. Living puts them in much more agony and pain than death.\n\n\nBut those emo suicidal people need to get a grip.
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I think it is a necessary evil. I only wish the appeals process didn't take so long. There are times when I think we should have public executions again. Then, capital punishment would be the effective deterrent it is supposed to be.
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We covered this in my Contemporary Moral Problems class. It really made me think about it in a different way in that I was kind of oblivious to how it could be abused. I always thought that if someone wanted to end his or her own life, they should be able to do so, especially if they were in any sort of pain. I realize that sucks for the family and friends of that person, but if they really cared about the person, they would understand and at least be there for them. But then you have to think about the Teri Shivos of the world who never mentioned whether or not they would want to be kept alive. The power now lies in the hands of the family and doctors. I think a better question here would be who should be allowed to handle such a decision. That involves an issue of power- a power perhaps no one should have over anyone. That could lead to someone killing another out of spite or even out of some sort of monetary gain. While I completely agree that if someone wants to end their life, they should be able to- but some serious thought needs to go into who should have the power if someone is unable to make that decision for themselves.
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As evil as it makes me sound...I agree with you.  I really think we should take any and all repeat offenders and put them on an island and let them kill eachother.  It'd be cheaper and less labor intensive than rehabilitation or the death penalty.  No matter what, I don't think these individuals shoud be allowed to live, it's just a waste of money and a threat to society.\nAs far as the mentally handicapped, I agree.  I think it's really a part of natural selection and evolution.  These people are the weaker links, and you're right, in nature they would be picked off, so why do we waste so much money and resources trying to let them live when most of them don't have the mental capacity to recognize what we're doing.  \nSo, I agree that it would be logical to put these people down.  However, ethically I think most people would have a problem with what esentially boils down to murder... if only everyone else bothered to think like us
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How old are you?  If you don't mind me askin, why are you interested in this stuff?  Nothing is worth ending our life...Death comes to all of us...hopefully later rather than sooner.
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Yes.  You posted this in Law & Ethics, and good for you, because the religious folk will have a field day with this one.  If a person is suffering and there is no hope for treatment or even for relief, why should we force them to stay alive?
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It does sound awful, if you understand what goes on in that persons body when they're injected. Especially if they aren't sedated properly. Ah man, capital punishment really makes me sad, I'm not saying I'm against it, but it's just an awful situation it seems like.
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That's a lot of questions. Let's see...\n1) I will not donate my organs. There's no point. For medical reasons, they would be unusable except for training purposes, and I feel that is undignified.\n\n2) Ordinary means of resusitation can include paddles. But machines that breathe for you or take over organ function for more than a few minutes would be extraordinary.\n\n3) Euthanasia should be illegal because it's too easy to shift the decision from the person to the doctor, or worse, the inheritor. This has already happened in Holland.\n\n4) I could only offer encouragement, and see to it that appropriate pain relievers are made available.\n\n5) Passive is the only way. However, witholding of feeding is NOT acceptable.\n\n6) No. That is not a decision that can be morally made by any man.\n\n7) Life ends when brain function stops. At that point, the soul is no longer present, and there is no point in keeping the rest of the  body functioning.\n\nOh, I'm 52, and have a personal relationship with my Creator.
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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.
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Go to: www.findarticles.com\nEnter: assisted suicide\n\nI came up with more than 1900 articles when I did this search.
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i would. i want to see what it's like to see what the wait for death is for. why so many people think it is horrible. i think death is only horrible for people who's loved one dies.\nthat's a great question. are you like a psychiatrist?\nif not you should consider.\ni'm serious.
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No, mercy killing is not good at all. However, I do believe in assisted suicide, and they are NOT the same thing....
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Against it.\n\nI think doctors have been playing "Frankenstein" for too long now.  Just because they "Can" does not mean they should!!!\n\nDoctors are working as hard as possible to delay death.  What is wrong with death???  I know our society is afraid of death and I think this is insane.  We have no problem murdering babies who are "in the womb" to save another life.  This life being saved  has experience life, and has had the opportunity to exercise their "Free Will", God‘s calling them.   The unborn baby has not has this chance, and we're robbing it of life for an old life who‘s ready to go home.  \n\nEven when an abortion is not necessary for "Stem Cell", I still think that we need to grow up and look death in its face.  We need to live our lives to its best potential.  I think we're insulting God by delaying death.  It's like me saying, hey Mom, give me five more minutes to play my video games... it seems harmless, but dinner got cold...we missed a joyful time with our family.\n\nWhat would I say to God and the unborn child if I were a recipient of Stem Cell?  Thanks for the life force duds…I used it to watch TV and play video games…plus I got to see my niece be born and graduate elementary school???  My conscience couldn’t handle that responsibility.\n\nIs it that we have done so much bad, that we’re afraid to face God?
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Suicide is a sad and tragic ending to a beautiful life. Obviously if you are thinking about suicide you must not feel like you have anything left to live for. Most of us have felt that way at some time in our life. Such thoughts as: I would be better off dead, everyone would be better off without me, I wish God would just take me home, are all common feelings that people occasionally get when they are tired and discouraged about the pressures and problems of life. \n\nOne friend told me of his suicide attempt.  He was so depressed and discouraged that he went out in the woods with a gun to end his life. Just as he was about to take his life a large snake crawled right between his legs. It made him think of Satan, since he is referred to as that old serpent the Devil. Well my friend concluded that Satan was trying to trick him into taking his life. So he stopped and said no, I am not going to let the Devil beat me. He got some counsel. Then he turned his life over to the Lord. He has been doing much better ever since. That was over 20 years ago. \n\nOne woman, who was in a similar predicament, also got some counseling. Afterward she came to this conclusion, I don't need to die because someone already died for me. Jesus Christ took all the horrible things about my life and put them on himself when he took my place on the cross. He died as me on that cross, to put an end to that old wretched life of mine once and for all. In fact, I have already died with Christ. I just needed to give up my life to Him and accept His death on the cross for me. Then by faith I received Christ into my life. He came in and gave a brand new life.  I was able to start all over with His indwelling presence and power to sustain me. Now she said I have such peace and rest that I can even sleep good at night without worry or fear.\n\nDo like these people did. Talk to someone and get some counsel. If you are being mistreated in an illegal manner then you must go to the police authorities. Recognize that Jesus Christ died to free YOU from the sinful effects of your past. Receive Him into your life so He can forgive you and give you a new life. Then you can start over with His life within you. Jesus Christ will take care of you if you will let Him. You have much to live for so hang in there!
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I, too, believe the answer would not be accurate as many such suicides are not recognized as such. I even had a father in law that was kept alive by his doctor until our family could arrive. Shortly after we spent a couple days with  him, he went into emergency room and was given pain meds and died shortly after.\nI have to agree with the person's answer above that wouldn't it be nice if we could live a quality life rather than gauged on quantity and be allowed to leave this life with dignity when the time comes.
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For people - I would support it if it were the wishes of the person who was being assisted in death. I cannot imagine living with a jhorrible termianl illness and in massive amounts of pain.
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Okay, I'm tempted to offer to put you out of your misery.\n\nThis is a big topic and you have to find a meaningful focus. Do you want to talk about the ethical debate? Do you want to discuss the legal issues? \n\nHere's one idea, since it's civics: Look at the one country where euthanasia is legal, Holland, and talk about whether the law there would be a good or bad model for the United States to follow. Is the enactment of such a law desirable? Would it be workable in the climate of the US given the polarization over the abortion issue? Is this something that could be enacted nationally or only statewide, as the mercy-killing law in Oregon. \n\nI've cited a few websites below that could be useful starting points, but you problem need to delve into hard-copy stuff, journals and books.\n\nHope this idea is helpful. Better get going.