Mercy Killing

[SpeCtrE]

For those who don't know what it is . Mercy killing, also known as euthanasia is a method of putting someone who is in great pain from some uncurable disease to death by injecting him with some chemicals.

This system, is fully legal in Holland, Active euthanasia is legal there, but for the past decade the government has not prosecuted doctors who report having assisted their patients to commit suicide.

I, as a communist personally believe my existence is not important as long as I am not productive. So, I would allow a doctor to put me to death if I am in pain.

Lets hear what you have got to say on this?

HASTA LA VICTORIA SIEMPRE!!!

[Roses in the Hospital]

My father is tetraplegic (paralysed from the neck down) he finds it hard enough to live with the limitations he already has, and, if he lost any more movement or sensation, which is a distinct possibility at the minute) he'd find it almost impossible to carry on because of his pride and the struggle it would be for both him and us. In such a case he should be free to choose to die and nominate someone to help him (as he's be unable to do it himself.) Of course such a system would have to be very well regulated to avoid abuse by opportunistic relatives...

[monkeydust]

I fully support voluntary euthanasia, providing there's a "cooling off period" between when a patient requests to die and the act is actually performed (just in case they change their mind).

Involuntary euthanasia - where the person is question in a state where they are either unconscious or unable to communicate - is a different issue, however.

[Paradox]

I, as a communist personally believe my existence is not important as long as I am not productive.

What is your definition of productive? Producing actual material goods? Or would ideas also count? For example if you were in a wheelchair unable to work physically, but could contribute ideas, would this not be productive?


Involuntary euthanasia - where the person is question in a state where they are either unconscious or unable to communicate - is a different issue, however.

Like the case in Florida? I forgot the woman's name. Yeah, I'm not sure about that. If they can't respond or communicate, and improvement of condition is not possible, then there isn't really a point to exist. But then who gets to decide whether or not to euthanize the person? I can understand a person voluntarily deciding to put an end to his or her own suffering, but I'm not sure about involuntary situations. Would any of us decide to euthanize a family member? I can't even image how hard a decision that would be.


I fully support voluntary euthanasia, providing there's a "cooling off period" between when a patient requests to die and the act is actually performed (just in case they change their mind).

I agree with that idea. It gives them some extra time to think about such a difficult choice to make.

[RedAnarchist]

My opinion on euthanasia is that if someone is terminally ill or severely disabled, they should be allowed to die with dignity via euthanasia. It is unfair to many of the people in these groups to keep them alive if they do not wish to remain so.

For those who cannot voluntarily wish for or consent to euthanasia, unfortunately that is a moral and ethical minefield.

[FeArANDLoAtHiNg]

In such a case he should be free to choose to die and nominate someone to help him (as he's be unable to do it himself.)

I agree.

[che's long lost daughter]

I am in favor of Euthanasia, that is if the person of concern wills it. Not in cases where someone just pities the person because of his suffering or the other person thinks he wouldn't be of value anymore. In the event that the patient is pronounced as brain dead, the family members are allowed to decide for the person where they are asked to sign a waiver that is called DNR (do not rescusitate) when the time comes that this particular person only continues to "live" with the aid of life sustaining devices.

[SpeCtrE]

Productive, Defn

My definition of Productive is producing something the society or others will benefit from. Simple as that....