I agree that assisted suicide should be allowed, with some caveats...a peer or medical review of the request. Without thinking through all of the possibilities, the first few that come to mind would be that people with terminal illnesses should be able to request and receive permission in a timely manner. Others -- like those with disabilities or depression should have to adhere to a predetermined waiting period.
I agree with this mostly, but not for disabilities and depression. Terminal illness, certainly, they should be allowed the option if they request it without being prompted. I think only in that case though.
As stated earlier in the thread...
Terminal patient: after a timely review and psychological interview for intent.
Minors: with a review, a psychological interview and parental or guardian consent
All other individuals: a review and psychological interview.
I agree with this mostly, but not for disabilities and depression. Terminal illness, certainly, they should be allowed the option if they request it without being prompted. I think only in that case though.
I could never EVER support assisted suicide for a minor. They aren't fully cooked yet. No way.
Yeah, I could probably go with the exclusion of depression since that can most often be managed with medication -- although certainly in some cases that's not possible.
But I think someone with profound disabilities that aren't terminal -- they should be allowed to die with dignity if they so choose. Thinking of quadraplegics....Lou Gehrig's Disease...some of those awful conditions.
I could never EVER support assisted suicide for a minor. They aren't fully cooked yet. No way.
Yeah, I could probably go with the exclusion of depression since that can most often be managed with medication -- although certainly in some cases that's not possible.
But I think someone with profound disabilities that aren't terminal -- they should be allowed to die with dignity if they so choose. Thinking of quadraplegics....Lou Gehrig's Disease...some of those awful conditions.
I agree 100 % with the first and second. The third scares me. I hate slippery slope arguments, but I think that is what I don't like in this case, where it could, maybe lead. I understand and respect your point, and don't 100 % disagree, it just scares me to go that far, if you follow what I am saying.
Why is it obvious that someone has a mental porblem for wanting to end their life? Why is everyone so afraid of death?I'm not quite sure, someone who is driven to suicide should honestly seek counseling and psychological therapy, since there is obviously something wrong when you've been driven to commit suicide. It's the same principal that governs the logic behind when a mentally unstable person is deemed unable to care for themselves and put into an institution for their own protection. But I do think humanely putting someone out of their misery when treatment is futile is justified as well.
No problem. I understand. I just don't agree. There's been so much research done that our brains just aren't matured 'til a bit later, that I'd be much more comfortable if a person had to wait until they were "of age." Also, we all know how influential parents can be on a young person...brainwashing, if you will. It'd just scare me to death.It is with parental consent. But it is the minor's choice. Arguments related to external influence apply. But I understand your objection.
In arguing from a 'purist' standpoint, I can understand. The one thing about depression and suicide is that it soooo often passes. One day one's at the very bottom of the barrel and feels they can't go on. The next, the depression has mellowed a bit and life is worth living again. I'm sorry that you are bi-polar. My favorite aunt was bi-polar. I think I can understand the depths of despair you sometimes endure. *Hug*I personally have Bipolar type Depressions totally suck. For many years I struggled and I still do, although I accept it more. There are times when I may have opted for assisted suicide. However, my main point is that someone who is not terminally ill, seriously disabled, or psychologically afflicted - a normal healthy adult - should be able to choose to undergo assisted suicide. It should be a right.
In arguing from a 'purist' standpoint, I can understand. The one thing about depression and suicide is that it soooo often passes. One day one's at the very bottom of the barrel and feels they can't go on. The next, the depression has mellowed a bit and life is worth living again. I'm sorry that you are bi-polar. My favorite aunt was bi-polar. I think I can understand the depths of despair you sometimes endure. *Hug*
I agree with this mostly, but not for disabilities and depression. Terminal illness, certainly, they should be allowed the option if they request it without being prompted. I think only in that case though.
I have a friend who has alzheimers straight up the family tree for four generations. All I know is my mother (dad's not my real dad, mom is adopted) has Lewy Body Dementia. If I came to a time where my brain started leaving the building, I'd want out. I don't want to be in diapers. I don't want to be forever grasping for words and thoughts that are no longer in my reach. My mother was a brilliant woman. It hurts to see that kind of brain power just wander off.
We're lucky in that the rage she carried her whole life was eradicated by the disease. I'm afraid I'd have the opposite happen. What if my PTSD made me think somebody I loved was actually some other person who hurt me badly, back in the day?
I know I'm borrowing trouble. I don't fear anything of the sort - but my sister does. I want to decide when it's my time to go if this horrific disease is on the table.
If your brain had left the building, how would you know that you wanted out of this life? For that matter how would you even know you were in diapers?
An overweight friend of mine had a stroke, once. He was recovering rather nicely when he slipped in the bathtub and broke both his legs. It was so bad for them, that his wife couldn't help him because of his immense weight. They eventually put him in a nursing home, just so he could receive therapy. Rather than try to lift him up to get him to a bathroom, they put diapers on him. He described to me how humiliating it was, but there was no other solution. For as long as I knew him, he had been fat. He passed away 5 years ago, but even in his debilitated condition, he never lost the will to live.
This is a decision that would be put into writing well before the person lost their mind.
That's all well and good, but what if this person has a change of heart and then considers life sacred?
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