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Euthanasia and assisted suicide

Should a person have the right to choose death?

  • Yes

    Votes: 53 94.6%
  • No

    Votes: 3 5.4%

  • Total voters
    56
Are you serious?

That people in pain ought to be able to kill themselves? Absolutely! Are you serious that people in pain ought to suffer?
 
Here is a recent article about this.

Paralyzed man weeps as high court denies his right-to-die | Fox News

So the question for the poll I am asking.

Does a person have the right to die?
I believe that suicide is for life’s quitters. Those that commit suicide without a fitting reason are choosing to be a looser.

There are many legitimate reasons to commit suicide; health reasons such as your life will be more painful living than dyeing, or any time that your bodies cannot support itself such as someone living in a vegetative state. Honor is another reason; many cultures around the world stress living an honorable life, I certain situations a person will be dishonored in a large way and to save your name and the honor of your family (children’s honor) you choose to die in an honorable manner. There may be others that I can’t think of, not including just being sad.

Whatever the reason, whether it is medical, for honor, or you just want to quit life you should be able to make that choice. I am prochoice (not in this case related to abortion) meaning that if it does not infringe on anyone else s rights it is your right to choose.
 
we should at least have the right to not suffer that a pet has.

the only sticking point i see is that we probably shouldn't extend that right to suicidally depressed young people. doctor assisted suicide is for the terminally ill. i'm not saying i wouldn't support it for some adults who have suffered through many years of ineffective treatments for some mental illnesses. i'm simply pointing out that we would have to plan for (technically adult) college kids who lose the love of their life and can't see past it. i've been there, and the motivation to end it all is very strong. on the other side, you realize what a terrible mistake it would have been.
To me, this is a reasoned response.

Personally, allowing it for the terminally ill is a no-brainer. I even support the idea for pretty much anyone, but for some of them, and for the reasons you give, I do have reservations. I would be fine with restricting it for the terminally ill only, and maybe for others over a certain age. I know some people who are simply tired and old and who see no point in continuing other than their bodies keep going.
 
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