Wanting people to be responsible is one thing.
Not being bothered if millions and millions of people drop dead tomorrow is quite another.
Have a nice day.
...and if people want to drop dead by their own volition is none of your business.
In a public forum where anyone is welcome to respond. There are private messages for a reason.
Already have.Actions have consequences. Deal with it.
As a libertarian, I value personal responsibility above many other things. Euthanasia is asking someone else to kill you. I personally think it's more responsible to do it yourself, rather than insisting someone else take on your own responsibility.
Not to mention the legal, social, psychological and emotional ramifications and/or burdens assumed by the one who acts to end the life of another.
As a libertarian, I value personal responsibility above many other things. Euthanasia is asking someone else to kill you. I personally think it's more responsible to do it yourself, rather than insisting someone else take on your own responsibility.
Exactly. When my dad was dying last summer, I had some time to think seriously and personally about the issue of euthanasia. I asked myself if I would, or could, give him something to kill him quickly, rather than letting nature take its course. Part of the answer was based on my knowing the man and how he felt about suicide, which he had some serious objections to, as it was against his personal code of ethics for living. Part of the answer was in the question of whether or not dying is to be looked at as wholly unnatural or somehow an oddity, which it is not. So many of us spend much of our lives trying to avoid confronting the issue of death and dying, as if it's somehow a taboo subject that we do not want to face with sobriety. Dying is every bit as natural as birth and living, and my father realized that. It seems to be generally believed that there is no psychological or personal value in the process, but I tend to believe that the process aids us in resolving some psychological issues that we may have been carrying around for a lifetime, and it is not my wish to artificially end that process for anyone, especially someone I love.
I wanted to be there for him, and let him know that I loved him more than words can say. I wanted to comfort him in his time of need, and let him reconcile all that his life had been and die with some peace of mind. These are the things that make a life worth living, and a peaceful resolution when the end of it arrives.
Already have.
The difference is it bothers me when millions drop dead...even if they brought it on themselves.
With you, it apparently does not.
I am done with you for the time being.
Have a nice day.
Suicide happens for a multitude of reasons.Suicide results from untreated mental illness.
As a libertarian, I value personal responsibility above many other things. Euthanasia is asking someone else to kill you. I personally think it's more responsible to do it yourself, rather than insisting someone else take on your own responsibility.
What if you cant do it? I mean physically or mentally? Having a Dr's assistance can help ensure it goes painlessly, more efficienty and probably more effectively with much less mess.
Exactly. When my dad was dying last summer, I had some time to think seriously and personally about the issue of euthanasia. I asked myself if I would, or could, give him something to kill him quickly, rather than letting nature take its course. Part of the answer was based on my knowing the man and how he felt about suicide, which he had some serious objections to, as it was against his personal code of ethics for living. Part of the answer was in the question of whether or not dying is to be looked at as wholly unnatural or somehow an oddity, which it is not. So many of us spend much of our lives trying to avoid confronting the issue of death and dying, as if it's somehow a taboo subject that we do not want to face with sobriety. Dying is every bit as natural as birth and living, and my father realized that. It seems to be generally believed that there is no psychological or personal value in the process, but I tend to believe that the process aids us in resolving some psychological issues that we may have been carrying around for a lifetime, and it is not my wish to artificially end that process for anyone, especially someone I love.
I wanted to be there for him, and let him know that I loved him more than words can say. I wanted to comfort him in his time of need, and let him reconcile all that his life had been and die with some peace of mind. These are the things that make a life worth living, and a peaceful resolution when the end of it arrives.
The permanence and gravity of these decisions bring about entire lifetimes of memories, quality if life issues and we, as children, are put into a position of deciding what is in the best interests of our parents. The greats act of love could be to ease their pain and if I had to decide, no matter what the law in my state dictates, I would end my mother's life if circumstances where ripe for this act.
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.
Knowing my dad's beliefs about life and death, I could not, in good conscience, end his life before it's natural point of conclusion. He did not believe (as I don't believe) that there should be no suffering. My dad was a purist in most facets of his life, as am I. He was a strong man who did not back away from a challenge, no matter how difficult it was. This is why I felt strongly that euthanasia would have been strictly against his wishes.
The permanence and gravity of these decisions bring about entire lifetimes of memories, quality if life issues and we, as children, are put into a position of deciding what is in the best interests of our parents. The greats act of love could be to ease their pain and if I had to decide, no matter what the law in my state dictates, I would end my mother's life if circumstances where ripe for this act.
This is why everyone should have an advance directive for health care. So their children will not be in his position. Most states have their own form in their patient self determination statute.
An advanced directive was a condition for me agreeing to be her executor. I have siblings, but, I am the "go to" guy ......unfortunately........
I got the job by default, as I am the oldest of 4 girls, and the one who can keep my cool under great pressure, and not waiver in carrying out whatever needs to be done. Fortunately, my family is not highly dysfunctional, and we all have a wonderful relationship with each other.
I think it is a human tragedy that people with terminal illnesses cannot "choose death." Maybe someday, I hope.
A serial killer who kills 25 people can get out of this life easier than I can. Where is the justice in that??
It's your life, do with it what you can or want, even if it is dying. Just don't depend on me to keep you alive though.
Life is a terminal illness, nobody has become immortal yet, or did I miss the memo?
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