Posted by jujube on February 14, 2005, at 14:39:31
In reply to Re: Toph and jujube, posted by sunny10 on February 14, 2005, at 14:25:59
Sunny,
I agree with you. Euthanasia and the right to die is, to me, about dying with dignity at a time when physical illness, and resulting medical interventions, have stripped an individual of any quality of life and their ability to pursue their inalienable rights. And, I think "assisted suicide" in such instances is more than an unfortunate choice of words. It would be like calling someone a murderer because they take the decision to withdraw life-support from a loved one who is being kept alive by machines. I don't know if I am making any sense. I hope I haven't upset you by my expressing my views. It was not my intention. If I did, I'm sorry.
Tamara
I think "assisted suicide" is more than an unfortunate choice of words you
> I think what needs to occur is a legal distinction between assisted euthanasia and honoring a person's inalienable rights
> 1)life
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> There is a huge difference between allowing someone to die of old age and assisting in a suicide!
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> I have attempted suicide three times. Each time was met with medical intervention; then pyschological therapies and medication.
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> And the doctor's were correct in doing so- I suffer from recurrent major depression and when those attempts occur, I am not making a rational decision based on reality.
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> My father is. Yes, he has symptoms of depression now; but he was less depressed when he was being left alone!!!
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