Do people have a right to die?
The right to live logically implies the right to die
If you have the right to own a computer that means that you have the right to destroy it if you so desire. If you have the right to voluntarily live, then that life is truly yours only insofar you also have the corollary right to voluntarily give it up. If you would only have the right to live but not die, then by definition that would not be a true right since a true right must also always ha to contain a voluntary choice. If there is only one option, then there is no room for any choices. In the latter case your "right to life" would in fact only mean that you have a right for your life not being justifiably taken away by others: it would only be a limitation put on others and not a freedom given to you. If we assume however that one is absolutely entitled to the ownership of her or his body and by extension, thoughts, mind and self, then having a right to choose their elimination must be an expression of a true liberty, a true right to live. Otherwise who would claim the right to decide what should happen with your body and life? Would that power not truly own you then instead of yourself?
My conclusion is, that if you are denied the right to dispose of yourself a you see fit, you are nothing more than a slave whose only right is to continue to serve its masters, but not to flee.Posted by: AnonymousThey're only hurting themselves
As a Christian, I find the act of suicide to be abhorrent. It is a cowardly, permanent solution to a temporary issue that most likely could be resolved over time. It leaves families heartbroken and, often times, relationships between family members are torn beyond repair as they argue over who could have stopped this, who wasn't paying enough attention, who's fault it it, etc. However, ones life is ones own property. If someone decides that they do not want it anymore, who are we to say that they shouldn't give it up? Especially if the reason for that suicide is to end physical suffering due to disease.
Posted by: AnonymousNot an act of god.
This is not a discussion of religion. Even if it were, in America we have the right to our own religion. It's the decision of the person when it comes down to it, if it goes against your religion I'm sorry that youre offended. That does not give you the right to try and force your beliefs on anyone else. If you want a religious answer because you will not accept any other, God put us on this earth with agency. Even if God does not approve he will not step in. If it were Gods choice then he would step in and there would be no way you would be able to take your own life.
Posted by: AnonymousYou've always had the right to die.
You've never had a choice to decide what life to live, what environment to live in. Immaculately conceived through the selfish desires of man and woman, whom most of the time, think nothing of how their child might live. Why should two people decide when "YOU" live? You're your own being now, and it's up to yourself whether you wish to walk out the door. You, are in charge of yourself, those are your wishes. Another being, or a belief should never dictate to you what you decide to do with your life.
Posted by: AnonymousIt's their life.
No one can tell you not to die, because I am sure if they were in a position and could not do anything then they would think of it too. No one's the same in life, some people are stronger than others. In life you have to do what you want to do.
Posted by: AnonymousYes
I and I alone should have the right to decide if I want to die at a time of my own choosing. This seems to me the most basic of human rights. If I do not wish to remain alive and would make this most difficult choice to end life then it can be certain that if I can face this decision I am both qualified and entitled to make it. Unless the State has an express title and entitlement to my ongoing existence it has no grounds whatsoever to prevent or restrict my free will to death at the time of my choosing.
Posted by: AnonymousMercy
Yes, people have a right to die, as much as they have a right to live. A sick, terminally ill person should have control over their own mind and body, and should be able to choose to suffer no longer if their quality of life has declined. Death is a natural, inevitable process. We are born through no doing of our own, and we should have the right to exit from this world by our own choice, when we want to.
Posted by: inaneoneIt should be carefully thought over.
You have the right to control the way you die, but rash action in a situation like this is never good. These decisions can have a huge impact on the lives of those around you. It is important to seek the input of your family before you make that decision.
Posted by: AnonymousIf I Have a Voice, I Should Have a Choice
When someone is suffering from an incurable illness but they still are mentally aware then I believe it is cruel to make the choice for them. A choice that forces them to live when they clearly don't want to continue.
We humanely put animals to sleep when they are suffering but not people. People should have more rights than our animals.Posted by: AnonymousIf humane euthanasia is an option for animals who cannot voice their suffering, it shouldn't be forbidden for human beings.
I truly believe that physician-assisted suicide should be allowed in terminal cases. There is no reason people should have to suffer through the end of their lives to satiate the moral standards of others. I might sway on this opinion if adequate pain-management were common. But, it is well-documented that terminally ill patients are under-managed.
Posted by: ExoticCurtPeople shouldn't have to suffer too much.
If they are suffering and they cannot be treated, then yes, everyone should have their right to die. If an animal was really ill, they would be humanely put to sleep, so as human beings, why can we not choose to live or die? We have the right to die in comfort and without pain.
Posted by: AnonymousI think that people should be allowed to choose whether they live or die, because it is their own life to do with as they please.
I believe that people should be able to decide when they want their life to end. As long as they do not attempt to take other people to the grave with them, then what they do with their own lives should be their own concern. People only believe that it is wrong because of religion, and not everyone is religious.
Posted by: IoweAimI believe I should have the right to die....I know I don't ...but once upon life women where not even able to vote
I did not ask to bring here, my entity , my spirit was brought here by a force not of my own...not once did it ask if was my desire to subject to the ache and pain of being human in an inhuman world....after years of fighting for my exhistance and right to be what I feel is a productive life force that made a diffence..I have come to realize that being a productive life force serves not me but the powers that be and that my soul, life force and person has been put on this earth to serve one other than myself with no regard for the loss, degriation and truth that my exhistance will only cause me pain...but unless i am terminally ill and obviously no use as a human entity I have no right to claim dignity in allowing myself to sleep. I hold on for the shame and degridation to those who claim me as their own ....but in my heart I crave and have the desire to be given permission to walk away and not come back to a life that has nothing to offer my cold lonley bones...but then again...it is like I am cattle...I have a stock worth that belongs to all those who have never invested in me the tiem and acknowledgement that I have the right to die.
Posted by: AnonymousI definitely believe humans beings have the right to die, just as they have the right to choose how they live.
I don't really understand the notion of preventing a person from taking their own life, or seeking help if they cannot carry out the decision themselves, other than the fear of individuals using this as a means to commit murder. To me it is hypocritical to say that people have the right to live as they wish so long as they don't physically hurt others, have the right to bare children, to exploit other humans for money, but that if they no longer want to exist in this world that they can't choose when and how they exit it. Not only would allowing this save money on taxes, and free up hospital rooms and staff (in the case of those on life support, or with terminal diseases), but I think it would also help Westerners deal with the inevitability of death, and thus live better.
Posted by: XglossyWyndYes, in certain situations.
As merely suicide, no. But doctor assisted 'suicide', in the hospital, yes. We allow veterinarians to put our dogs and cats down if they need to be, why not doctors with our sick friends and family? It helps put the sick person out of their pain, and prevents them from having more pain in the future.
Posted by: iheartslashersPeople do have the right to die as it's personal and the government should not interfere.
People do have the right to die as it's personal and the government should not interfere. People have to suffer now until their death happens naturally. Sometimes they choose to end their own life, but it isn't always successful because they don't know how or can't do it due to their illness. If someone else helps them, it might be murder. People deserve dignity and autonomy.
Posted by: H0bi3InvaderThere's more to living than existing
A person should have the choice in extreme cases. If there is no chance of them being cured and they're in their right mind I think it should definitely be an option for them. For example, if they have cancer that's really far along and it's pretty clear they won't get cured and they are in a ton of pain they should be able to choose to die. It's cruel to make them keep suffering.
Posted by: AnonymousPeople should have the right to make this choice.
It is not a matter of mental stability, pain, health, or whatever. It should be a persons right to end their life at a time they choose. Yes, I agree that the terminally ill should without a doubt have the ability to choose. But I also believe that a healthy, mentally stable person should also have that choice. No one can truly walk in another persons shoes. You can grow up together within the same home with the same influences throughout you lives, but you can never fully understand another person. There are healthy people who are completely mentally competent who choose to die under their own terms and time frame. It's not always about illness or pain or depression or any clinical diagnosis. A person should have the right to do whatever they choose provided it does not infringe on another individual. Everyone eventually dies, but not everyone leaves behind loved ones.
Posted by: AnonymousPersonal Rights to Life and Death
If people are facing a terminal illness, people should not have the choice to make them live out the final few months of their lives in pain and agony. When I die, I wanna go quickly, not through a long drawn out illness. People should not use religion to tell others how they ought to die.
Posted by: AnonymousYes, we should have a right to die.
Throwing yourself in front of a train, or off the bridge is a gruesome act. Similarly, if not overdosed properly, it can leave a person in a vegetative condition. With assistance, a person can arrange to die at a chosen time,and die in privacy and with dignity and at his own will.
Posted by: AnonymousEveryone talks about freedom during your life, why not your death?
Whether the person is terminally ill, depressed, has various mental or physical disorders, or illnesses, they are a prisoner to their own mind and body. Let them free themselves, death isn't as big of a deal as everyone says. I am a teenager, and I want to choose when I die. Whether it is in 50 years, 70 years, 10 years, anything. I can't see any reason why I shouldn't do that. It is my right.
Posted by: AnonymousDebateWinner
I think you should be allowed to die if you wanted because if you are unhappy with life or you are in pain then you could be injected to die painlessly but imagine if you suffered major pain but the doctors told you that you needed to live with it until you die would you really want that ?
Posted by: AnonymousI have a fourth amendment right to privacy of my own body. Roe v. Wade - finding which could suffice as an affirmation of suicide.
“There is a certain a right by which we may deprive a man of life, but none by which we may deprive him of death.” – Nietzsche
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." - Benjamin Franklin
“The right to choose one’s time and manner of death seems to me unassailable. The right to die is the last and greatest human freedom.” - Dr. Eustace Chesser
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” – Thomas Jefferson
"The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others." - Thomas JeffersonPosted by: James_MasonIts their life not yours
There should not be any one that decide some else faith or right, those people who against the right to die are taking away other people right. They are torturing those people, especially inside they dont know how torturing is doing experiencing such diseases or gone through tragedy, they dont walk on other people shoes they only care about what they think with out thinking about others.
Posted by: AnonymousIt's My Choice
My father died when he refused food and he died slowly, painfully and he was trying to say, 'it's time for me to go' . The governments are refusing our personal choices to leave, when we are sane and full in control of our facilities. We want to leave with so much more dignity and no be found in a car with an exhausts attached, or or found by family members hanging from the garage beams... It must be more open discussions to the views of Die With Dignity" for our future positive options. I want That Choice, too
Posted by: AnonymousKeep your religion out of this issue
Let's hear a logical comment this time, not from someone who worships an imaginary being. I'm very sure if they were terminally ill and suffering they would want to end their pain as quickly as they can, not just theirs but the pain families go through watching a loved one linger until death claims them, and cannot do a thing about it except wring their hands and pray. Where is the mercy and compassion in that? Keeping someone alive just because YOU don't wish for them to go is wrong.
Posted by: AnonymousRIGHT TO DIE
If the patient can no longer do normally daily task and just sit and lay down, that's no way to live life. I feel that it's ok to end the patients life, if this is solely the patients wishes. Having people in this world give you self piety and feel sorry that you are terminally ill is not a way to live on earth.
Posted by: AnonymousPeople have a right to die
People have a right to die because it is their life, not someone else's life. People should be able to choose to end their own life. This is because people should be able to make many choices that determine themselves, like the right to die or the right to live.
Posted by: kylemotoLife vs. Existng
I am very sick. There comes a point where our body acts a prison. We have more compassion for a suffering animal. Many prisoners who have committed terrible crimes suffer much less. It's simply wrong that we allow humans to suffer both physically ad mentally for years on end. Please change our laws.
Posted by: AnonymousI believe a person has an individual right to die, as long as he does not kill someone else in the process.
As human beings, we are individuals with our own individual thoughts, desires, actions and beliefs. I believe all humans have the right to do whatever they want to themselves, as long as they do not physically harm someone else or their property while doing so.
Posted by: lacis48Whether the terminally-ill should be allowed to choose euthanasia is their decision.
When someone with a terminal illness asks to die, they don't have the ability to do it themselves. Someone with a terminal illness has such a slim chance of living, they should be able to make the choice of whether or not they wish to live through the pain until they die. They should be able to end their suffering at a time of their own choosing.
Posted by: AnonymousWho are you to say what someone else wants?
Every person deserves the right to live/die as they please. They shouldn't have to prolong their miserable life just because society says they should. If you don't think people should die just because they want to, then don't die yourself, leave their own decisions in their own hands. People who end up caring enough about death to kill themselves probably wanted it enough. Case closed.
Posted by: AnonymousI think it's a basic thing
Of course, I think you have the right to die like you have right to live, you can die if you want to. There are other ways than committing suicide. It's your life, and it's up to you. People can suggest and you might change your mind but the choice yours.
Posted by: AnonymousIf you are in pain, and you have already lived your life, then why suffer?
Would you put a 80 year old man dying from some kind of terminal disease through pain and suffering, when he begs you to just let him die? Why make him go through more pain, when he has already lived his life, and is going to die eventually? Just let him be done with suffering. Put him into god's suffer-free and loving arms already.
Posted by: AnonymousTheir pain, their life
If a perosn is terminally ill, they should not have to continue a life of misery. We were brought in this world to live a good life not be bed ridden on machines not being able to live. Just because you exist doesnt mean youre living. Afterall, only the person going through their situation knows how hard it really is. Of course, not all people who are terminally ill feel this way excactly, everyone is different but for those who feel they really cannot continue, they should be able to have death as an option considering we're all going there anyway.
Posted by: AnonymousYes, but with limits
I remember my history teacher told me about a man who lost his sight, became deaf, lost both of his arms and legs during world war two, he spent the rest of his life saying "kill me" in morse code. Is life really that precious that we need to force people to live trough suffering? Euthanasia would really help relieve all the stress of an eighty year old forced to live. However, we cannot simple give euthanasia to anyone who chooses death. There has to be a legal set of rules and options set for doctors and patients who choose it, going down to a point where the patient is absolutely sure they want their life taken.
Posted by: AnonymousAllow people some dignity to decide for themselves
When quality of life is so adversely effected by a debilitating illness or disability then people should have the choice, the medication that they put you on makes dead anyway, why just prolong pain and suffering, when its a kindness to allow people to go to sleep with some dignity in tack.
Posted by: AnonymousYes, because the God argument is irrelevant.
95% of the arguments against physicians assisted suicide are because "God says it's wrong." Everyone has a right whether or not to believe in God and has the right to choose whether or not the God they have chosen will "condemn" them for it. It comes down to personal choice and self determination.
Posted by: AnonymousDo people have a right to die
Some people classify the "right to die" as cruel and some say that it will just make your family depressed and they will have "new burdens" they will need to handle. Well I had an aunt who was suffering from breast cancer. She had infection spreading through her body and it was literly killing her. She was in pain she was sick everyday her life was miserable. Watching my aunt for her last five years of her life was tearing my heart I literally felt that the pain and suffering would just disappear if she were to get her "I want to die" wish. It was so sad to hear her say this, but she loved her family and I think she could see the distress and grief in our eyes. I think she knew it was hurting us as well. Ask yourself this question, if you truly loved your loved ones would you want them to suffer or would you want them to move on to a better place? I think because how much i love my family I was proud of my aunts final desition to just go. Yes, I still miss her but i know she is somewhere better. What more would you want for your loved ones.
Posted by: AnonymousPeople, by their own volition should have the right to euthanasia and die in a dignified manner.
Euthanasia is voluntarily taking the life of someone who may be in wrenching pain. There is a sharp contrast with euthanasia and abortion as one is taking a life voluntarily and one is involuntarily taking a life. People have a right to be born or to life just as they have the right to die. Keeping a terminally ill person alive against their own will is cruel and sadistic. Allowing these patients euthanasia is a way for them to die a dignified death.
Posted by: DarkApostateThe right to live logically implies the right to die
If you have the right to own a computer, that means that you have the right to destroy it, if you so desire. If you have the right to voluntarily live, then that life is truly yours only insofar you also have the right to voluntarily give it up. If you would only have the right to live but not die, then by definition that would not be a true right since a true right must also always have to contain a voluntary choice. If there is only one option, then there is no room for any choices. In the later case, your "right to life" would in fact only mean that you have a right for your life not being justifiably taken away by others; it would only be a limitation put on others and not a freedom given to you. If we assume however that one is absolutely entitled to the ownership of her or his body and by extension, thoughts, mind and self, then having a right to choose their elimination must be an expression of a true liberty, a true right to live. Otherwise who would claim the right to decide what should happen with your body and life? Would that power not truly own you then instead of yourself? My conclusion is, that if you are denied the right to dispose of yourself a you see fit, you are nothing more than a slave whose only right is to continue to serve its masters, but not to flee.
Posted by: AnonymousI am terminally ill and I say YES!!
For all those that say no I say this. I have been stuck in a hospital bed for 18 years of my life. Would you want that? I bet not. The doctors won't let me die cause they get money from the government for me being here. I have a inoperable brain tumor. I blackout sometimes, forget who I am all the time. I also have life threatening seizures which is why I can't leave. I have severe headaches all the time. Also I can't see out of my left eye from the pressure the tumor cause it to quit working. I have never had a girlfriend, never been able to go to college, or even get a job. Why am I alive if I can't live. I want to leave but they won't let me. I want to die, they won't let me. I dare any of you Christians or selfish people to go through what I have and then say NO. I am 35 and will be alone and die alone. I have no family which is also why I am still here. Anyone who says no to this, trade me the last 18 years of your life for mine and then try to say no.
Posted by: AnonymousI believe people have the right to die because they are the ones who should be in control of their lives.
DNR. We all know what that is. Do Not Resuscitate, which simply means not to bring that person back to life. We all should be able to choose whether we want to live or die. It is our body that we can control. No one else should be in charge of our own body. Just us and only us.
Posted by: R4PTybaYes but with reservations
A person has a right to die but that decision must be made by him/her only, no one can make that decision for them. It should be clearly communicated through any legal document. Both active and passive euthanasia can be allowed but only by physicians. But if a person suddenly faces the prospect of euthanasia (eg: going in a comma for a long time after a car accident) and has no legal documents that confirm his willingness to use euthanasia in such a condition should not have it administered on him. And neither should it be "assumed" that it is his will and neither should family have a say in it.
Since it is a right, a person can either choose to have it or not. Without the consent, no one can force it upon someone.Posted by: azazelPeople should have the right to die because if they are in extreme pain and know they are going to die anyway it should be dignified and painless.
I believe that people do have the right to die because if they are in extreme pain and know they are going to die soon it should be their choice to die in a dignified manner, quickly and pain-free. That is all Dr. Kervorkian was trying to accomplish with his methods in my opinion.
Posted by: MycCra2iiIt's Not About Religion.
The argument in this controversial topic that God determines when it's your time to go is invalid, because, in the wise words of Dr. Jack Kevorkian, all doctors interfere with God's path for you. If you get the flu and go to a doctor for medicine, or to get a vaccine, that act in and of itself would already be interfering with your God-given destiny, right? If there is a merciful God, he would understand and not wish for innocent people to suffer. A terminally ill patient should be able to end his or her own anguish and die in dignity.
Posted by: AnonymousYes, because it is our own body.
Why should I have to live if I don't want to? Should I suffer to make my loved ones happy? That seems very selfish on their part. I have a chronic illness and I want the right to die if I choose to. I just would feel less scared of my future if I knew I had the option.
Posted by: AnonymousLife can be unlivable
Lethal injection is a dignified way to pass on as opposed to, say, gun shot. Also it is definitely a far less traumatic way to go out for family and friends, instead of having to walk in on you lying there ont the floor, they can just see you at your coffin at a funeral. Thats the other thing, open coffins, there is no possibility of that with a bullet in your head. All in all people definitely have the right to die just as much as they have the right to live and breathe
Posted by: AnonymousIt's my life why can't I decide when to end it when I want to?
I'm 62 years old, in bad physical condition, totally bankrupt. Live alone. I've had a very fulfilling life. Now that I'm older things aren't the same anymore. The logic escapes me here. If it's my life why can't I decide when to end it? Simply because it's against societal norms? Simply because other people have a belief that goes against mine? Makes absolutely no sense to me.
Posted by: AnonymousFreedom of life
Pain is managed, for some, every organ function replaced by a tube or a bag..But independence has gone, movement restricted, every need needs another person, swallowing impossible, it is a living death, a death beyond death, the only option refuse all food and water ... Eleven days to utopia ..... Why ?
Posted by: AnonymousCare not killing
I think it is inhumane to stop people who want to take their live if they are ill, or have no quality of live. People have an explicit right to die, death is a private matter, it isn't harming others. It's our own lives surely we should have the right to take it away.
Posted by: AnonymousIf that is 100% what they want to do and is correct.
This is a basic human right, no one should have to live. Of course, because of parents, family etc. it will make it very hard, but no one has a right to make anyone life! It also works the other way around. No one is allowed to kill or use the death penalty! If their life is that bad, they have a mental problem, they are allowed to die!! But most people want to live...
Posted by: AnonymousThe right to live logically implies the right to die.
If you have the right to own a computer that means that you have the right to destroy it if you so desire. If you have the right to voluntarily live, then that life is truly yours only insofar you also have the corollary right to voluntarily give it up. If you would only have the right to live but not die, then by definition that would not be a true right since a true right must also always ha to contain a voluntary choice. If there is only one option, then there is no room for any choices. In the latter case your "right to life" would in fact only mean that you have a right for your life not being justifiably taken away by others: it would only be a limitation put on others and not a freedom given to you. If we assume however that one is absolutely entitled to the ownership of her or his body and by extension, thoughts, mind and self, then having a right to choose their elimination must be an expression of a true liberty, a true right to live. Otherwise who would claim the right to decide what should happen with your body and life? Would that power not truly own you then instead of yourself?
My conclusion is, that if you are denied the right to dispose of yourself a you see fit, you are nothing more than a slave whose only right is to continue to serve its masters, but not to flee.Posted by: AnonymousIts a human right
We are supposed to have control of ourselves. By telling us we don't have the choice to end our own life you are telling us that we don't control our body and that breaches human rights.
Posted by: AnonymousI believe people have the right to die, because it's their body and they should be able to decide.
Women have the right to abortion, because it's their body. Choosing to die goes along the same lines. It's our body, so we should be able to decide that as well.
Posted by: darcyskaIf you have a right to live, you have a right to die.
With or without illness, if someone does not feel as if they want to live, they should not have to. Of course, in certain phases of suicidal thoughts people can realize they do not want to continue. Damage may be done, but the damage made can always be repaired to a certain extent. I am currently having suicidal thoughts and it's not because I can't deal with life, or purely because something has upset me. I just simply do not like living. I live in the UK and unfortunately euthanasia is not legal. If it was, I would have chosen to die. I have wanted to end my life for about 5 years now. I haven't due to the pain issue and the mental effect that it'll have on the people around me. Five years of solidly wanting to end my life and I can't because it is against the law. Euthanasia should be legal.
Posted by: AnonymousBasic human rights
Ending of one's own life is a right. If it isn't then death of any kind should be a crime and government should arrest people who fail to prolong their life like smokers and drinkers.
It's absolutely hypocritical for people to ignore the causes of suffering but when death comes they want to stop it.Posted by: AnonymousI believe that people have a right to die because what they do with their own body is their business.
I believe people have the right to die as long as they are coherent adults at the time the decision is made. Choosing to die rather than to waste away from disease or other health complications is their right. Additionally, I do not believe that suicide should be a hindrance to the collection of insurance or other inheritable items. In American society we punish people for many crimes that either hurt other people or could hurt other people. Choosing to die does not cause injury to anyone but the individual choosing to die, therefore it should not be punishable or illegal.
Posted by: VampireShuAll humans have a personal right to make the decision to die.
Every living being is the master of their own existence. As such, no person should ever be compelled to live in any state that is unbearable for them personally. For example, those who are suffering from extremely painful and life threatening illnesses should be able to select the time of their demise. No government, religion or creed should be permitted to interfere with this ultimate personal decision.
Posted by: 54IvIaughA person has a right to choose to continue their life or not.
I am a worker with Hospice, and part of my job includes watching people waste away from illness for extended periods of time. If a person is of sound mind, knows they will die, and that it will be a slow, long decline, why should they not be allowed to make that choice? It is a chance for them to die with some dignity, rather than waste away in front of loved ones.
Posted by: EIIioChattyYes people have the right to die!
I think that people have the right to die because it's their choice, especially if they are ill. If I had a family member that was really ill I wouldn't want to see them suffer.
Posted by: AnonymousYes, the right to life is the right to die.
The Supreme Court has ruled that compulsory speech violates the First Amendment right to free speech. Similarly, forcing someone to live ironically violates their right to live. In other words, the right to life is inherently the right to die.
Posted by: 5h4bbyCorrYour decision your choice
I think yes because people are in different situations therefore if they want to end there life that is their decision. Why do people always feel the need to decide what people can and can't do when more often than not they haven't been in the same situation as that person.
Posted by: Anonymouswe should have a choice
I believe that we alone should choose when and how we die. There are people out there who have terminal illnesses and just want the pain to end. You would take your pet to the vets to be put out of their misery, so why not let people who are in pain to end their own life? I believe this in mostly all senses, apart from if somebody has dementia and cannot think for themselves.
Posted by: AnonymousWe Should have a right to die
We should be granted a right to die in the same way as we have a right to eat what we please and choose a career that we will enjoy.
We are encouraged to make choices throughout our lives, be they good or bad.
So in saying we cannot make our own minds up when we should die, we are being given the message that we cannot be trusted in our decisions elsewhere, and that ultimately, someone somewhere else controls our thinking and our lives.Posted by: AnonymousRight to Die?
I have no issue with this. I understand that we can 'choose' the way we die and personally, I see this as much more than a burden on my family. I only wish there was more of a 'option' here...but this will fall on death ears in the wrong parties.
Posted by: AnonymousWhy don't we have the right to die when it is our own life
When youre given a gift for your birthday, you can throw it away if you like. Why? Because it is yours, you have the right of what happens to that gift. You can burn it, throw it away, or even flush it down the toilet. The same thing applies for your life. If you were given your life why can't you throw it away? I get the point that life is priceless, but it's your life. If you want to waste your life, or if you think that your life is worthless, then throw it away. What exactly is the problem is that?
Posted by: AnonymousLife is about your choices...What if your choice is death?
Your life is about your choices! And maybe you decide to die? Well heck its YOUR CHOICE! And no one can tell you that you dont get to do that... Your parents always say don't let other people influence your decisions. So if someone says that death isnt a good thing, you dont have to let their thoughts influence you!
Posted by: AnonymousThe right to live logically implies the right to die.
If you have the right to own a computer that means that you have the right to destroy it if you so desire. If you have the right to voluntarily live, then that life is truly yours only insofar you also have the corollary right to voluntarily give it up. If you would only have the right to live but not die, then by definition that would not be a true right since a true right must also always have to contain a voluntary choice. If there is only one option, then there is no room for any choices. In the latter case your "right to life" would in fact only mean that you have a right for your life not being justifiably taken away by others: it would only be a limitation put on others and not a freedom given to you. If we assume however that one is absolutely entitled to the ownership of her or his body and by extension, thoughts, mind and self, then having a right to choose their elimination must be an expression of a true liberty, a true right to live. Otherwise who would claim the right to decide what should happen with your body and life? Would that power not truly own you then instead of yourself?
My conclusion is, that if you are denied the right to dispose of yourself a you see fit, you are nothing more than a slave whose only right is to continue to serve its masters, but not to flee.Posted by: AnonymousPeople have the right to die
I believe people do have the right to die. If a person is so unhappy in life that they think it's not worth it to live anymore, than they should be able to die on their own terms. You can't always say, "Life is a great thing and we should enjoy it," because some people face tremendous struggles everyday, and no matter what they do to try and make things better-if they even do try- they are miserable and just want to give up, then let them. If it's that bad, and they believe taking their own lives would be better than living, than they should be allowed to.
Posted by: AnonymousA VET, OR PET LOVER WILL NOT ALLOW AN ANIMAL TO BE IN PAIN AND SUFFER. BUT A DOCTOR WILL DO EVERYTHING IN HIS POWER
MY BROTHER HAD AN AGGRESSIVE CANCER, THE WORSE TUMOR WAS AT THE BASE OF THE BRAIN AND JOINING THE SPINE,HE WAS GIVEN MORPHINE, AT THE WORSE MOMENTS,AND TOLD TO HANG ON.HE WAS A 6FT 2IN, 18 STONE EX ARMY 18 MONTHS LATER HE WAS 6STONE WET THROUGH AND ABOUT 5FT.9 I WATCHED HIM DIE I HEARD HIM PLEADING HE WAS A GOOD STRONG MAN AND HE WAS REFUSED ANY DIGNITY IN HIM DEATH. SHAME ON ALL PEOPLE WHO THINK THAT IT IS LIFE AT ANY COST... MAY THEY NEVER HAVE TO WATCH ANY HUMAN BEING THEY CARE ABOUT SUFFER.
Posted by: AnonymousPlanning My Death
At some point in my later years I will have Alzheimer. I watch seen my Grandma suffer and my Aunt suffer and my Dad suffer. Now my Mom is suffering. If I could legally stop my MOMS heart I would. I say heart because there is no life. She is gone. There is a form the used to be my mom that eats and poops all while sitting in a chair unable to move. I don't want my kids burden with that. I don't want my wife burden with that. I see the inpatients in family and medical staff that is directed toward patients suffering from dementia. I do not want to live like that. MY problem is I don't know if I will remember that this is what I want when I get to the point of not being able to care for myself. I am 50 but have many medical problems and have already have memory problems. I give myself 10-15 years tops what can we do. How can I get the help I need to end my life with dignity someday.
Posted by: AnonymousYes
People are going to do it anyway via suicide. Also a person can do whatever they want with their own body. Yes, you shouldn't play God but this country was built on freedom of religion. Also abortions would also be playing God and that's legal. Another point is going out by injection is less painful. Don't let people suffer.
Posted by: AnonymousOf Course we all Have the Right to Die, but when our Time Comes.
Yes, this is true we all die but it's when our time comes. It's not by killing each other or committing suicide. This person can always get some help with a doctor. And once again we do have the right to die, as much as they have the right to live.
Posted by: AnonymousYes, we should have the right to decide.
For the terminally ill who are suffering endless pain with no hope of recovery, the law should allow aided suicide if the patient desire. Let's throw away the moralist and religious argument that life is precious and only god can take it away. If there is a god and he so love us, why would he subject us to suffering?
Posted by: AnonymousIt's thier life
Of cource give the person optionsand try to help them . Alot of the time it's just a long term answer to a short term problem, but some people do not know that. Theneed guidence and help to get pastwhat is making them sad. But sometimes, nothing will help. Terminal illness, lost a loved one, something dramatic, sometimes one can not keep going. And if thier is no real help, then people should have the right to not suffer anymore. If death is the answer, maybe it is not what the rest of us want, but who it living their life? you, or them? People should not be elfish making one stay when all they want to do is go.
Posted by: AnonymousMoney
Not only that, but think of how much it costs to treat a terminally ill patient. It sounds inhumane to measure a person’s life in dollars, but keeping terminally ill patients alive in their last day’s costs $50,000 to $100,000. Severely suffering patients live like 8 to 10 days of their last days in extensive care sometimes either on comatose or ventilators.
Posted by: AnonymousI believe that if a person is really ill they should have the right to terminate their life if they so choose too.
If a person that is very ill wants to end their suffering then why should any one else be able to tell that person what to do. Every person in the world has the right to do with his or her body as they seem fit I believe. I do believe that if the person is healthy they should not do this but get help instead but if you are very ill or terminally ill you should have the right to die.
Posted by: 5h4rkEmaryes they do
It's their life.
No one can tell you not to die, because I am sure if they were in a position and could not do anything then they would think of it too. No one's the same in life, some people are stronger than others. In life you have to do what you want to do.Posted by: AnonymousI believe people have the right to die because no government or individual should make a decision or law preventing the right to die.
I believe people have the right to die because no government or individual should make a decision or law preventing the right to die. When an individual who has a terminal illness they should have the right to end their life which would cease any continued suffering and would end the financial waste of keeping that person alive. Government should be forbidden to make any laws preventing a sane citizen from making that decision because once a law is enacted that controls our body what future laws may people face that would prevent them from doing other things to their body such as piercings, weight loss surgeries and other physical improvements.
Posted by: 53r3n3PiersIts their life
If you think about it, for someone to decide they definitely want to end their life, after thinking about it for so long and knowing how they would die naturally (e.g. Neil Platt) then perhaps allowing euthanasia would be a kindness. And to those religious nuts out there, if you believe that God takes life then your God is a murderer essentially. I think as long as the person thinks about the consequences and has planned it out fully, then euthanasia should be allowed.
Posted by: AnonymousUp to us
Suicide is not illegal. I do not support suicide, but people in that situation are choosing their own death. How come a suffering person cannot? It is unfair and unjust. Suffering people need to be allowed to choose their own death. It is a freedom given in Europe, why not America?
Posted by: AnonymousNo, people should not be granted a general right to die. It's a notion that could lead to needless and tragic deaths. A highly regulated form of assisted suicide for the terminally ill may be a legitimate exception.
It is one thing to say, as a general proposition, that people should own their own lives. It is quite another to say that they have a general right to die. The first has the connotation of referencing their right to choose their own lifestyle. The second, while overlapping with the first, creates a risk of state indifference to people's rash decisions to end their lives in situations where social and medical support could change their minds. This even applies to the ill. Although in the case of the truly terminally ill, a careful and highly regulated option for assisted suicide may make sense. In that case, suffering is often acute, and death is imminent anyhow. When their pain has been alleviated as best it can and their agony persists, they should probably have some options here. But most cases are not like theirs.
Posted by: M4I4cFeIineWHATS YOURS IS YOURS
Your life is your right! If you want to live then you should. No one feels what you feel and no one hears what you hear. No one sees what you see. You shouldnt be succeptable to anything like such. If you want to die whats the problem because your life is your right!
Posted by: AnonymousThere is Always a Choice
People should always have the right to kill themselves, or to ask someone to kill them. If they ask someone else, they should get the consent of the person they are asking, and also check if the person they are asking is sane. The person who wants to commit suicide should also undergo a psychoanalysis, to ensure that they are sane. If the person who wants to commit suicide is sane, and (if they asked another person to kill them) if the person they asked to kill them is sane, they should be allowed to go ahead and commit suicide. Of course, there would be multiple tests on sanity, to ensure that the person who wants to commit suicide (and, if they asked another person to kill them) the person who is going to kill them is/are sane. Everybody has a right to freedom of choice, and suicide is no different. Although people should try to find alternative solutions before resorting to suicide, they should always be allowed to have suicide as a last choice.
Posted by: AnonymousA human right to die is as important as a human right to live
I believe EVERYONE (from age-16) should have access to the necessary (free) drugs so that they can safely, quickly and relatively painlessly, choose to end their lives under the supervision of empathetic euthanasia experts.
Once my affairs had been sorted, I would do it if I had such means available to me---with little hesitation.
What I desire and need to reach happiness will NEVER happen, so my death is logical... Three years of romantic bliss would be infinitely preferable to thirty years of lonely misery, my destiny in this mostly loveless world....Posted by: AnonymousTheir body, their choice
We have a choice on how to how we want to live our lives and if that choice is a quick painless death then I say that it is best to have it done this way. Terminally ill patients have no hope of being able to recover despite how far modern medicine has come and most would just prefer for it to be over quickly that way they wouldn't have to suffer for long periods of time before succumbing to death. It is our bodies and we should be able to chose what we do with it.
Posted by: AnonymousYes because it affects no one else.
Everyone should be able to do as they please- so long as no one else is involved that has not consented to this. You may be thinking... what about the person's family? Well that is a silly defense because in that logic, consider the following implications:
Things to do that are wrong because it upsets other people or family members:
-kill yourself
-date someone of the same gender
-date someone of a different race
-have freedom of speech and expression
I don't think I need to make that list any longer. And this isn't a religious debate so I don't need to counter religious arguments. Thinking about the above example... Some fathers would rather their daughters dead than catch them in an interracial relationship. Yet, society tells mr father figure "too bad, it's her life and her decision". Yet no one wants to say that about suicide... even though my above example implies a father would much rather have his daughter commit suicide / be murdered rather than shame the family.. you know people like that exist, there is no way around this large logical problem surrounding choice and limitations.Posted by: TwistedLocusIf someone wants to die, they can.
If someone has a crippling and fatal illness, and doesn't want to wait a long time and drag out their pain until they finally die, they have a right to die themselves. All of you claiming you cant die because of religious things are ridiculous, If someone doesn't want to live they shouldn't have to. That doesn't mean we shouldn't try to convince them not to die, but if they really want to we should let them have their wish.
Posted by: Noswad63Why make them suffer?
If a patient is terminally ill, they're going to die? Why make them suffer any longer, and wait in the darkness for that inevitable day when they would leave the world? They could be in pain! If there really isn't any hope, then they could let their family know that they are in pain, and that it's time to go. If you think about it, back then people didn't have life support/pain medication/etc. to keep them alive. They would die earlier anyways. I believe a person should be able to choose whether or not they want to continue through the pain or come to terms with the fact they'll die and be ready for it.
Posted by: AnonymousEnding Life on Your Own Terms
Ending life on your own terms is not about killing yourself. It's deciding when the time to go is right, which is when the patient feels like there is no quality left for them. It's about being in control with your life, and that includes deciding your death. When people are kept as vegetation it's depressing and euthanasia gives certain patients the option to leave with dignity.
Posted by: AnonymousPeople deserve this right.
If people are miserable enough that they want their life ended they should be in control of what they want. If they have a disease that is going to cause them to die a painful death anyway, then yes they should be able to end their life before they begin to suffer. Ending their own life early does not do anything to anyone. It is what makes the sufferer happy and not miserable.
Posted by: Anonymous7 Billion= 1% living 25% minions 25% surviving 49% sorry
There comes a time when the pain of continuing exceeds the pain of stopping. At that moment, a threshold is crossed. What seemed unthinkable becomes thinkable. Slowly, the realization emerges that the choice to continue what you've been doing is the choice to live in disharmony and inequality. Once this realization has been reconciled, circumstance begets actuality… departure and arrival becomes the destination - you can either honor it or ignore it – that’s called “Freedom of Choice”
Posted by: AnonymousThe Right to Live Logically Implies the Right to Die.
If you have the right to own a computer that means that you have the right to destroy it if you so desire. If you have the right to voluntarily live, then that life is truly yours. You also have the corollary right to voluntarily give it up. If you only have the right to live but not die, then by definition that would not be a true right since a true right must also always have to contain a voluntary choice. If there is only one option, then there is no room for any choices. In the latter case your "right to life" would in fact only mean that you have a right for your life not being justifiably taken away by others. It would only be a limitation put on others and not a freedom given to you. If we assume however that one is absolutely entitled to the ownership of her or his body and by extension, thoughts, mind and self, then having a right to choose their elimination must be an expression of a true liberty, a true right to live. Otherwise who would claim the right to decide what should happen with your body and life? Would that power not truly own you then instead of yourself? My conclusion is, that if you are denied the right to dispose of yourself you see fit, you are nothing more than a slave whose only right is to continue to serve its masters, but not to flee.
Posted by: AnonymousWhy can't a person say goodbye on their own terms?
Sure there is constant progression in the field of serious disease, but must a person suffering unbearable pain wait an uncertain outcome? Have you seen a person with Alzheimer's or ALS? It puts a strain on everyone... especially the person facing the torture of the disease. If the best opposition to this argument is that the sufferers may face pressure to end their lives early then whomever is applying the pressure was probably never considered in the first place. Dr. kavorkian is a human rights activist and to compare him to a murderer is the same as comparing Dr. King to a gang-banger, or the founding fathers as treasonous, or Edison and Tesla as witch doctors. Allow humans the same rights as pets.
Posted by: PwesternPERFECT
7 Billion = 1% living 25% minions 25% surviving 49% sorry... There comes a time when the pain of continuing exceeds the pain of stopping. At that moment, a threshold is crossed. What seemed unthinkable becomes thinkable. Slowly, the realization emerges that the choice to continue what you've been doing is the choice to live in disharmony and inequality. Once this realization has been reconciled, circumstance begets actuality… departure and arrival becomes the destination - you can either honor it or ignore it – that’s called “Freedom of Choice”
Posted by: I_AM_THAT_I_AMImposers that impose life on others
Because we are all imposed on by our mothers and fathers! Everybody has the right to live and die according to how they value there lives. Euthanasia should be an option 4 all humans who don't see the value of life anymore. "Gary Inmendham" says that life is stupid and horrible, it's consumption and reproduction with all addictions, wants, desires, by imposing your wants on others who really didn't want to be here in the first place. The real meaning is to stop all suffering of all beings. To all the comments below me, I agree with perfectly. V v
Posted by: AnonymousFreedom of Choice
Whats the use of life were we merely survive and don't live. Of course there is more to life than merely surviving. If we cant live our life fully we should be allowed to die.
We should always have the freedom of choice for everything related to us, So, be it death. But, people should be checked if they are sane before they suicide. Also we should try to solve their problems and try to avoid death as much as possible.Posted by: AnonymousRight to die
I am currently 65, physically healthy and mentally fit. If I wanted to end my life it would be my choice and I could. If I became depressed and wished to take my life I could. If I became paralysed or was struck down by something like motor neurone disease I might want to end my life but couldn't. That can't be right. It's my life, my choice. I am an Atheist. There is no God. Suicide is not a sin. People who believe such myths have too much influence in this world and should not be allowed to tell me what I can do with my own life or anybody else with their lives. The argument that it would put the old at risk is over stated and is used by the religious as an excuse to force the non religious to comply with religious dogma. It should be a personal choice. I am not sure these days if I count as being old yet but looking to the future I would prefer to have the right to die and take my chances on being put under pressure to go early. I support Paul Lamb.
Posted by: AnonymousPeople should have every right to choose whether they want to continue to live.
Human beings should be able to make decisions regarding their own lives without any interference from the government. This includes the choice to die. When an individual is coherent and able to make logical decisions, then no one should be able to stop them from dying, if that is their choice. I believe this should be the case even for people who are healthy. As long as there are no fraudulent or criminal activities involved, and as long as they have put their affairs in order, then we should be able to die whenever and however we choose.
Posted by: TownNoamYES you should
If a person has no quality of life, is in constant pain, there is no cure for that condition, and the individual is in constant pain and suffering. They should be given the right to choose how and when to die. The doctors should bring this in force, to help these people.
Posted by: AnonymousThe right to live logically implies the right to die.
If you have the right to own a computer that means that you have the right to destroy it if you so desire. If you have the right to voluntarily live, then that life is truly yours only insofar you also have the corollary right to voluntarily give it up. If you would only have the right to live but not die, then by definition that would not be a true right since a true right must also always have to contain a voluntary choice. If there is only one option, then there is no room for any choices. In the latter case your "right to life" would in fact only mean that you have a right for your life not being justifiably taken away by others: it would only be a limitation put on others and not a freedom given to you. If we assume however that one is absolutely entitled to the ownership of her or his body and by extension, thoughts, mind and self, then having a right to choose their elimination must be an expression of a true liberty, a true right to live. Otherwise who would claim the right to decide what should happen with your body and life? Would that power not truly own you then instead of yourself?
My conclusion is, that if you are denied the right to dispose of yourself a you see fit, you are nothing more than a slave whose only right is to continue to serve its masters, but not to flee.Posted by: AnonymousPeople should be able to decide for themselves if they want to die.
People have a right to die. If they make a conscious, coherent decision to die; then they should be able to die. Many people live in excruciating pain and have terminal diseases. They should have the right to decide if they want to leave this world. There need to be guidelines that state the person is making the choice of their own free will. However, it is the person's life. If they are willing to end it; they should be allowed that right. No one should have control over someone else's right to life.
Posted by: VasilBuddyFree Country
People are entitled to their own choices. Of course I believe that there are limits to choosing, but if someone has a terminal illness and is suffering greatly they should be provided with a way to just die gently and not have to kill themselves in a way that might hurt their loved ones even more. Loved ones would be more hurt if they were to know that they friend or family member killed themselves, but it might put them a little bit more at ease if they were to know that they decided and they went down easy, and that they had to give a reason to die.
Posted by: AnonymousPeople have a right to die even through DNR.
Most people die by suffering and that has already happened to some really close friends. Under a basic DNR order, none of these measures will be provided to anyone who is in respiratory. However, hospital will still work to make the patient feel comfortable through the administration of oxygen, movement of the patient, and hydration . The intention of a DNR is not to kill a patient, but to keep him or her comfortable when death approaches.
Posted by: AnonymousYes, because if people are terminally ill, they should have the right to end their life.
People who are terminally ill should have the right to end their life. They shouldn't have to endlessly suffer. I know if I were in that situation, I wouldn't want to have to force my family to watch me suffer. And I don't think that others in this situation should be denied this choice.
Posted by: R4v4g3rJohnWhat a person chooses to do with their life should be their right, assuming they do not harm others in the process.
Any adult person should have the right to live, or not live, their own life as they choose as long as the choices they make do not harm others. For example, attempts at suicide should not be a punishable offense since a person has the authority over their own lives.
Posted by: Wynn354If you are going through pain,
You should definitely be able to end your own life because some people are bullied and many other things and they don't want to live their lives anymore. Also what are they going to do if they kill themselves? Fine the dead body? Like really think about it, are they going to fine the family members for something that was not their fault? It makes no sense to me that people are not aloud to kill themselves! Whatever though it's not up to me
Posted by: righttodiethumbsupIf you don't have the right to die, what do you have?
Our lives are ours to be ended when we see fit, regardless of illness or injury. Beyond that, it is morally disgusting, in my opinion, to impose your beliefs on others and to make them live as you see fit. If someone has lived as long as they want to live, who are you to say that they must continue?
Posted by: AnonymousDie with dignity!
After watching my Father wither away in the past 4 months, from an avid outdoorsman, fisherman. He would love to move on and being his daughter and my sister would both help him. His quality of life at this time is nothing! And never wanted it to go this way.
My sister and I are trying to figure out how we can have the right to die before we get into the position my Father is in.
It's disgusting that he can't go out with dignity! Or I should say couldn't, it's too late for dignity.Posted by: CoopI think people have the right to die.
I do agree that people have the right to die, but not a healthy person. There are many people who are suffering in this world and are bedridden and in pain. These people should have the right to die if they choose to. It should be allowed. When you pull the plug on a person on life support that is a choice so why not for a person who chooses to die?
Posted by: dadude913People have a right to organize their own death.
I would like to choose when to die - I am not terminally ill, nor am I in the least depressed. I would like to say goodbye to all my friends and family with a series of dinners and giving them personal and individual mementos. I would get all my papers in order and give all my furniture away. I would like to die in a bed with fresh laundered sheets - take a pill with my son by side holding my hand. Lovely.
Posted by: AnonymousIt's My Life
My mother died after 10 long years with Alzheimer's. Everything she did not want (she had a living will and did not wish to be kept alive with feeding tubes, antibiotics -- nothing). Yet, because of someone else's religious beliefs, she had to go to a nursing home, live in diapers, be spoon-fed, be showered like a piece of meat, etc. I hated watching that. She appeared to be happy most of the time, but she did not know what was going on. She absolutely, positively would have chosen death, but she forgot that. That is the disease.
Posted by: Anonymous
No one has the right to say that time is up but God.
If this does become legal who is going to be the judge on who qualifies for this...? and if you are saying that it will be up to the physician who will the physicians be? The doctor that can pay? The doctor that can prove he can make the government money from this. I know that a lot of people that are leaning toward "yes, it is oak" but euthanasia is morally wrong. When someone who finds out that they have cancer or a disease that looks to be hopeless at some point in everyone life that is suffering like that they say I wish this was over I just want to die but the next day they pray that they can have just one more day with there family...with euthanasia they will never have the opportunity to make it to the next day and because of one days or weeks decision out a state of depression this person will not just end there pain here but it will start an eternity of pain. You are not helping them you are sending them to a place where they will never be able to relieve the pain because it does not make a difference how you look at it is suicide,it is a sin,and after euthanasia the pain has just begun.
Posted by: AnonymousIf you can't decide your own birthday, you shouldn't decide your death day.
In the Name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful. Allah only gives humans as much pain as they can handle. It says in the Quran, in Surah Nashrah, that after every hardship, there is ease. So people wishing to end their lives should have patience, and utilize this hardship as an opportunity to get closer with Allah. Verily, Allah decides ones birthday, and so it only makes sense that Allah will decide ones death day.
Posted by: AnonymousIs it an immoral decision to end your life?
This life is to test your ability to face hard times without complaining and claim fortunes without boasting. Long story short, appreciate what you have because whatever your problem may be, anyone out there could be going through worse. No matter how bad things can get you should be aware that you'll always have God beside you. There may be people out there who believe that people can only be religiously against this however there are other arguements like so, suicide ends your life instantly and noone will know how good your future could have turned out to be, but now not only have you prevented making your own life better but you have also made your families worse!
Posted by: AnnonLife is a gift from God.
God has granted us life! He gives us life to glorify Him and His creation! Why should we take away what our heavenly Father has given to us? Life is a precious and holy gift from God which only God has the right to give or take away. We are stewards of the life God has given us.
Posted by: AnonymousWhat about family
In terms of sucicide, this would actually create far more trauma for the family, knowing that they could have helped the person to deal with whatever caused them to commit suicide. Also there are other alternatives to taking a life, which can help you to deal, like opening up your feelings and there are also helplines.
Posted by: AnonymousYES - But NO
Assisted dying should be illegal. On the whole, mankind is stupid. Although many people do many things with the best of intents, often the consequences are dire. And that's because we are stupid. We do not know right from wrong. All we know is what's popular and whats not. It is from this position that conformists, non-conformists, and the artsy-fartsy (I don't belong to any camp) "abstainees" are derived. Very rarely (perhaps never) do we see a person, untainted by public opinion, and therefore - uninfluenced, make a judgement on right and wrong based on objective truth. On this matter, objectivity is certainly out of our reach as we have yet to understand life, and living etc.; and so without understanding, we cannot be in a position to decide such an important matter of whether life should continue or not. As for the individual who may wish to die, well they sit one place closer to the hereafter than you and I, and whereas I have a personal opinion on suicide, in this instance I also have an opinion of free will.
Posted by: SquashpianomanYou were a creation of God.
How would you feel if you made something with so much love and care and someone just takes it and throws it away ? Not good. You would feel disappointed and upset because you put a lot of effort into it. Same thing applies with God, he created you, he loves you and no matter what problem you are in he help you get through it. God never gives anyone more problems than they can bare. It's like a test which we need to get through. You can't have a rainbow without a little rain right? After pain comes ease and you'll be blessed from above. Never lose faith and always have hope. Live your life because someone wishes they had it, we all will die when our time comes but right now if you are thinking about it then please don't. Take care.
Posted by: Anonymousaaa
Why make them suffer?
If a patient is terminally ill, they're going to die? Why make them suffer any longer, and wait in the darkness for that inevitable day when they would leave the world? They could be in pain! If there really isn't any hope, then they could let their family know that they are in pain, and that it's time to go. If you think about it, back then people didn't have life support/pain medication/etc. to keep them alive. They would die earlier anyways. I believe a person should be able to choose whether or not they want to continue through the pain or come to terms with the fact they'll die and be ready for it.Posted by: AnonymousGod Only Gives You What You Can Handle
People should not be given the right to choose when they die because they could have become an important figure in the future. God only gives you enough hardships in life to the point that you can handle. Don't choose to solve a temporary problem with a permanent solution. It will get better. God gave you life, let him decide when to take it away.
Posted by: AnonymousGod gave us life.
People should not have the right to die, because God put us on this Earth to live, and be happy, not to die, simply because we are unhappy. I've been unhappy many times in my life, but I am still here. We are going to have bad times in our lives, no matter what. We will not have perfect lives. It says so in the Bible. And even if you are thinking about taking your life, will you really be in a better place? Think, before you react.
Posted by: AnonymousNo, Life if a great thing
I believe that no one has the right to die, in theory everyone was given a life to live, why should one be able to take that away from another? Killing is not allowd in the USA, so why would it be okay for doctors or for groups to go around and kill other people withouth anything happening to them? Our laws are our laws, arent they?
Posted by: AnonymousNo, life is too sacred.
Our docility and civility are held together by our laws, which prevents the killing of anybody (Except in war). We cannot allow people the right to die, because it is the first step to being uncivilized. Death is wrong, and when is it a good thing that we slaughter one another of our own society? I can not think of a time when we do, and we cannot allow there to be a time where it is.
Posted by: jzonda415aaa
Why make them suffer?
If a patient is terminally ill, they're going to die? Why make them suffer any longer, and wait in the darkness for that inevitable day when they would leave the world? They could be in pain! If there really isn't any hope, then they could let their family know that they are in pain, and that it's time to go. If you think about it, back then people didn't have life support/pain medication/etc. to keep them alive. They would die earlier anyways. I believe a person should be able to choose whether or not they want to continue through the pain or come to terms with the fact they'll die and be ready for it.Posted by: AnonymousNO
God gave us free will, we chose to forsake Him, thus we now have desires to die when life gets hard. People need to stop pitying themselves and start turning back to God maybe than the pains and lies of this wold wouldn't push us to want to die. Yes people get really sick but God created people so He can heal them only if they would trust in Him!
Posted by: AnonymousWill of God
A person didn't choose to be born, so they don't have a right to end their life. If they suffer, they should seek God, and he will deliver them from their agony, but taking a life, is a straight way ticket to hell, no solution to any dilemma necessary.
Posted by: AnonymousNo, it is wrong
I think that wanting to kill yourself because you are unhappy is wrong and even if times are hard you should still live your life to the fullest. There are people who can help those with problems and people should try to seek help before making such a massive choice. I think all in all it is the persons choice and if it is for them, then I wish them the best.
Posted by: AnonymousPeople in general shouldn't have a right to die.
Should people have the right to die, it's talking about people in general not just people who are suffering dreadfully, but everyone, which includes your highly depressed people and teenagers that are just going through a bad time. And what we're saying is that they should have a right to die? Many people in their own power are able to die, but that doesn't mean that they should have the right to do so. People should not be granted a general right to die. It's an action that could lead to many needless and tragic deaths. A highly regulated form of assisted suicide for the terminally ill is really the only legitimate exception, however, not people in general. It is one thing to say that people should own their own lives with dignity, however it's definitely another thing to say that they have a general right to die. As research states, modern medicine has definitely lengthened life spans; it helped keep people alive who would have died in the past. A while ago, high blood pressure, pneumonia, appendicitis, and diabetes likely meant death, which was often accompanied by excruciating pain. Women also had shorter life expectancies than men since many died in childbirth. Antibiotics, immunizations, modern surgery and many of today's routine therapies or medications were unknown at the time. Euthanasia gives physicians, who are only humans-the right to murder. Doctors are people who we trust to save and cure us, we regard them as the people who have been trained to save our lives but euthanasia gives doctors the opportunity to play god and most of them seize this opportunity. - for many years in the past these cases involving euthanasia and assisted suicide were banned so why do we think that people should have these cases right now? So no we do not have a right to die. Many people now speak of such a thing, but without actually understanding the term that they are using. A right is a moral claim. And we, as people do not have a claim on death. Rather, death has a claim on us! We do not decide when our life will end, any more than we decided when it began. None of us is a master over life and death.'
Posted by: AnonymousTreatment of the Vulnerable.
By making Euthanasia accessible to the terminally ill, those who are vulnerable and have diseases such as Alzheimer or Down syndrome are vulnerable to the decisions of others and not themselves. Although they may have a personal preference of living, if a family member sees them as a hassle, they can force them into agreeing in euthanasia.
Posted by: AnonymousNo, because their death has been arranged by a higher power.
Healthy people die unexpectedly. Sick people live indefinitely. No one can judge when it is appropriate for another to die. One cannot judge his own appropriate time of death either. Death comes, whether you like it or not, so giving up before it is time is sinful.
Posted by: babykoi3No, people should not have a right to die as they never know what will happen in the future
Majority of people develop the idea of committing suicide because of the situations they are in, be it bankruptcy or cancer. However, they never know what they will be facing the next moment. There are chances when bankrupted people regain their wealth, when bedridden patients overcome their diseases and become healthy. Therefore, the reasons stated by people who want to take their own lives, such as "my whole life is ruined", "I'll suffer from this forever", "I can never succeed. I am a failure", etc. Are invalid as they have no evidence to say these. They should not have the right to die as rights always come with rationales which these people lack.
Moreover, resilience and optimism are always deemed as the fundamental attitudes that one should possess. Even if it is cancer, as long as you are still alive, there re still hopes and chances of recovery; as there are still chances, one should never give up living.Posted by: SusieleeDo people have the right to die?
No, because it would be suicide. Sickness or no sickness, you're trying to end your life because of pain and sadness. Death is not the answer, only if it comes naturally. If you are about to die, spend the last few minutes with your love ones. Don't waste it!!
Posted by: Anonymouslife is precious
People live different lives, and there are many out there who commit suicide because of some stupid relationship and there are definitely people who are terminally ill, or have many harsh conditions, but thats only looking on the down side. Living the last few months of life are precious. And believe me, it doesn't matter who the heck they are there is someone who loves them.
Posted by: AnonymousIt is the will of God, and only Him, that matters.
We didn't choose when we were born, so we shouldn't have the choice of when to die because it's only God's will, NOT YOURS, MINE, OR THE DOCTOR'S, EITHER. God created us for a reason and that reason is not for us to choose how we die because life is way too sacred for us to do that. This is almost like suicide. Taking your own life is a sin. God gave you life and you can't take something He gave you.
Posted by: AnonymousEither live and hurt yourself, or end yourself by hurting so many people who love you. Face this pain.
This is life, not everything is easy, that doesn't mean you have to kill yourself. Patience is what everyone needs to learn. Even if you're in so much pain, it is as same as a child who wants to suicide, because he is living in a house without a tv. I know that its the person's life and his\her business, but there are some things you have to do according to the insights of life. Killing yourself will hurt your loved ones. Their total pain will more than triple of yours. You can still stay optimistic, while suffering. I'm a Muslim, according to my religion, the main reason why God gives illnessess and disorders to people, so that He can test our patience.
Posted by: AnonymousMankind is foolish
As seen time and time again, we are found wanting that which we do not have, and just as often, cursing that which we do have. Caught up in petty affairs, we may wish for death, or curse life. Such feelings are foolish. Ending one's life is a permanent solution for a temporary problem. We would enjoy life so much more if we lack the right to die.
Posted by: AnonymousNo
People have a right to their life as everyone else does. If you think that someone should die, someone would think that you should die. It would not be fair to you, would it? That is the main reason why that people do not have a right to die, I believe that they have a right to live.
Posted by: hghppjfanNo, because their death harms the fabric of society.
Society is based on the presupposition that all beings within it prefer life. Every voluntary death, no matter how understandable we find it personally, weakens the fabric of society. This weakening makes it easier for every person who knew of that death to prefer death to life themselves whenever they come to a time of any personal difficulty. For instance, a patient in terrible pain taking their life makes it that much easier for a man whose child died to take his life. In turn, his suicide makes it that much easier for a teenager who is afraid that she can't pass this math test or who thinks that nobody cares for her. I guess that suicide becomes a slippery slope once we start to say yes to it for any reason whatsoever.
Posted by: mintchocolatelifeWhat if they would of changed their mind?
Many people do seriously silly things without even noticing. That's the reason why girls become pregnant by their teenage years and others commit suicide. Dont you bet that once they have died, if they could come back and see what was in their future or how much they made their family suffer, they would take it back. They would want to LIVE! But they're dead. Theres no use. They made a mistake. And now theres no going back. Ever.
Posted by: AnonymousLegislating puts vulnerable at risk
I think legalizing euthanasia could potentially put pressure on someone who's elderly or very ill. They feel guilted into it, to become less of a burden on their loved ones. In an ideal world, I do think people have a right to choose, but unfortunately human nature means that ultimately the younger more able would likely take advantage.
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