Posted by pegasus on December 12, 2004, at 18:44:26
In reply to Re: Any ethicists out there? » alexandra_k, posted by Dinah on December 12, 2004, at 16:54:16
>The fact that I meant well, or what my intentions were don't matter.
Oh, Dinah, yes they do! They matter the most! Whatever you decide, and whatever ends up happening, it seems clear that you'll be trying to make the decision that would be best for your dad. If he dies earlier, or suffers more, it's not because you made a decision for that to happen. You are making decisions that you hope will be best for his continuing life (at least as far as he'd want to) and for limiting his suffering. Whatever *actually* happens, if the outcome is worse than you want, it's not because of your negligence. It's just because you made the best choice you could figure out, and then things you couldn't forsee happened. It's totally unfair to call yourself a murderer or torturer. You are so clearly trying not to be either of those things. If he dies or suffers it will *not* be your fault. It will be desipite your best efforts.
(((Dinah)))
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