RE: Right to die
July 25, 2012 at 9:36 am
(This post was last modified: July 25, 2012 at 9:39 am by The Grand Nudger.)
The religious right whines about something every time the wind changes. That being said, I don't think the whining from any faith group would even compare to the legal battles that would sprout up in the wake of legalization and regulation.
As far as whether or not suicide should be legal -I don't think that matters. While you can technically be charged with a crime post-humously...who gives a shit?
Involuntary euthenasia would be about ten times stickier than capital punishment, which is already a macabre form of euthenasia (though we're hoping to end the suffering of others, not the euthanized -admittedly).
Taking a philosophic stance about something and suggesting legality are entirely different things. I would honestly love to see some suggestions as to how such a thing could be effectively regulated. Nothing groundbreaking -we're not writing policy- but I think it would be an interesting break from the norm round these parts.
For my part, I'd suggest that the regulations be such that it takes a very long time, and multiple face to face interviews to be approved for the procedure. I also suggest that providers be limited to non-profits.
(involuntary euthenasia is out of the question for me)
As far as whether or not suicide should be legal -I don't think that matters. While you can technically be charged with a crime post-humously...who gives a shit?
Involuntary euthenasia would be about ten times stickier than capital punishment, which is already a macabre form of euthenasia (though we're hoping to end the suffering of others, not the euthanized -admittedly).
Taking a philosophic stance about something and suggesting legality are entirely different things. I would honestly love to see some suggestions as to how such a thing could be effectively regulated. Nothing groundbreaking -we're not writing policy- but I think it would be an interesting break from the norm round these parts.
For my part, I'd suggest that the regulations be such that it takes a very long time, and multiple face to face interviews to be approved for the procedure. I also suggest that providers be limited to non-profits.
(involuntary euthenasia is out of the question for me)
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