Euthanasia, the practice of ending a life prematurely in order to end pain and suffering, is currently considered a criminal offense.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
Yes
@9GGX35NRepublican1mo1MO
No, I don't think that anyone should be allowed to end their life by assisted suicide because that is murder if you are helping someone
@9G7PFWZPeace and Freedom2mos2MO
The concern that legalizing it could lead to potential abuse and coercion by individuals who may not be making a fully informed decision. This emphasizes the need for strict safeguards and regulations to prevent potential misuse of euthanasia laws.
@9FPK53T2mos2MO
We are encouraging suicide in the country and therefore we will see a raise in deaths in America. It is also very unethical for people to assist with one´s death willingly.
@99CDF6R 10mos10MO
Its good
Terminally ill people should have the right to end themselves because it is theirs and nobody else's. I don't give a damn if it is against your religion; you shouldn't impose your rules on others who do not subscribe to your beliefs and believe that assisted suicide should be allowed.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice
@9DLKZZ33mos3MO
When it comes to the controversial topic of assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, I believe that it should be allowed, but only after a thorough psychological examination to ensure that the patient fully understands the gravity of their decision. As someone who values personal autonomy, I believe that people should have the right to choose when it comes to their own life and death. When faced with a terminal illness and debilitating pain, it's understandable why someone would want to end their suffering and die with dignity. However, this is not a decision to be taken lightly,… Read more
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
@99JGS339mos9MO
Yes, but after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice or if there is NO chance they will survive or fully recover from their illness/disease/disability.
@4PYJFTT3yrs3Y
A law on suicide is as enforceable as a law against masturbation. You simple can't stop a person from doing what they wish to do. If a terminally ill person wishes to end their suffering, who I am I to prevent them.
@JonBSimConstitution1yr1Y
The key word is "allow".
If the patient can end their own life without assistance, you can't stop them.
If the patient requires assistance in ending their own life, that's a different matter.
@4RHYFBT3yrs3Y
The "right to die" issue really troubles me. I'm afraid if we keep insisting on our right to die, the insurance companies are going to start denying care to chronically and terminally ill parients (who want and and need medical care) based on the enormous costs involved. I foresee a day in the not so distant future where we will be fighting for our "right to live." There will come a day when so-called "Death Panels" decide whether or not we should live or die based on the economic factors involved. This is a very slippery slope.
@4TYPHKL3yrs3Y
Yes and I would even expand it to people with severe Alzheimer's.
@4Q5ZLJH3yrs3Y
All people with diseases or genetic defects should be executed for the good of humanity.
@JonBSimConstitution1yr1Y
That's what the Nazis said.
@4VBSSJH3yrs3Y
Yes, even non-terminally ill people should be able to legally make this choice.
@4QC3MDF3yrs3Y
For some patients terminal within three to six months may have to endure pain and suffering beyond their threshold. Euthanasia is not suicide, it should be a human right for one to liberate from enduring suffering.
@4S4KFX83yrs3Y
A. I am terminally ill. B. The concern should be about weak and defenseless people being coerced into suicide by their potential heirs. If, given reasonable counseling a person wishes to cash-out, that should be allowed.
@4S2N35Z3yrs3Y
Having lost a loved one to suicide I say no, it is never the answer. However, were I dying a slow and terrible death? I would end it. But I couldn't do that to my kids, so I wouldn't. But, maybe I would. Too big an issue, too emotionally charged for a survey
@4RPQ2ZZ3yrs3Y
We should widely look into cryonics for the cases of the terminally ill, as the end result is the same as assisted suicide in the worst case, but the best case is that they get a second chance at a full life.
@4QX85K33yrs3Y
Many ill people wouldn't suffer so long if it wasn't for big pharma keeping them alive for profit! If someone is that ill, let God be in control!
@59C74F43yrs3Y
No and hell no it will only lead to populist cleansing in future Generations
@4XBYFLZ3yrs3Y
Yes, but the asssisters should still face investigation.
@4W2M9SG3yrs3Y
Everyone can commit suicide without fear of the government. Duh. Will the deceased go to jail?
@4VF65YK3yrs3Y
Just as sex Ed is taught in schools, death Ed should also be taught
@4SBD9LC3yrs3Y
Why wouldn't they? This is what hospice does. Dr. Jack Kevorkian went to prison for doing what hospice does the only difference is the government didn't get their greedy hands on it.
@4RFSNK63yrs3Y
No! Are you kidding? You are supposed to die a natural death, taking your life is the worse thing you could do, if you only have a couple weeks to live, live it well and make beautiful memories. Don't end something that's going to take course on it's own.
@4RWQQ7R3yrs3Y
@4QHMCZH3yrs3Y
Yes, but the screening process should allow it to be very difficult to obtain the right to do so and physicians should be able to deny doing so if it is against their beliefs
@4Q7VH2T3yrs3Y
i feel that there are medical ways to help someone that is terminally ill pass in manner other than allowing them to commit suicide.
@55PVFN93yrs3Y
This is an individual moral issue We cannot legislate morality
@4XB4YQZ3yrs3Y
They should have the balls to kill themselves instead of making someone else do it for them
@4R5LSTT3yrs3Y
There should be no posthumous legal action taken against people who commit suicide or assisted suicide.
@4QGTTQB3yrs3Y
As long as they don't use tax money to do it... if you can't afford to pay for assisted suicide, then you need to buy a lot of heroine and OD.
@4RWNCLX3yrs3Y
Yeah it's their life they can do what they choose with it we need less people on earth anyway if we keep stopping suicides we're going to get pretty close to over population and I sure as hell don't want that
@5NG3WKK3yrs3Y
If having permission from loved ones
@4PWYYJ93yrs3Y
Suicide is by definition, a solitary act. "Assisted suicide" is another expression for homicide.
@57MVXDJ3yrs3Y
No, due to religious belief...for one did not give themselves life, therefore can not add or take away any days or years to it. Just refuse artificial life support. We are becoming too much of a country that gives "Burger King" rights. We can not continue to look at things in a "have it your way attitude." Let's look back at the purpose of life & death and not for "shortcuts."
@8CJ9PFM3yrs3Y
Yes, but after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice or if there is NO chance they will survive or fully recover from their illness/disease/disability. I know that death is a VERY SAD thing but I don't like seeing people or animals suffering either.
@4Q4Z3523yrs3Y
that's just weird. they can have they choice, but not have someone assist in it. I feel that's a type of murder.
@4Q3SPBK3yrs3Y
Yes, it should be in a legal advanced directive.
@5NMHNRWRepublican3yrs3Y
Hard to legislate your morality on others--they have their own choice-- abortion victims (murder) don't.
@5F5ZKY3Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if there is no chance of survival and then only after a series of counseling appointments. People can not get Gender Reassignment surgery without 6 months of counseling because GRS can not be undone. It should be no different for those seeking assisted suicide.
@4XRKQF23yrs3Y
no, as they can assist themselves by refusing to eat or drink
@4X9QVPM3yrs3Y
Yes but not with prior approval. Every death must be tried in Court.
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