RE: Legalization.
July 4, 2014 at 8:52 pm
(This post was last modified: July 4, 2014 at 8:55 pm by Dystopia.)
(July 4, 2014 at 8:49 pm)Losty Wrote:(July 4, 2014 at 8:41 pm)Blackout Wrote: I agree with that. However that is not the problem. The thing is, why do all causes need to be legitimate? Like I said, if I'm healthy and physically capable, why should I ask a doctor to terminate my life?Here in the US in states that allow "assisted suicide" they just give you the pills and instructions. They don't end your life for you. You have to do it yourself and you cannot do it at the hospital. I watched a documentary about a woman who did it once. It actually shows her taking the pills and fading away(I know the fading can't remember if you actually see her die) it was insanely emotional. I was overwhelmed with mixed emotions. Anywho...
Quote:The case of the mother of two children, shouldn't we try to intervene first to avoid a tragic ending?The ultimate choice should be hers. Doesn't mean there should be no attempt to save her from making what may or may not be a mistake for her. Maybe she's making a rash decision or maybe she knows exactly what she wants. Help her yes. But in the end, don't force her.
Quote:I'm not putting my nose in anybody's life, I'm just trying to find an equilibrium for society. For instance, should I be able to ask for assisted suicide without warning my relatives or talking to a psychologist first? Yes or no? And why? People sometimes can make impulsive decisions. I think in belgium you need to see a psychologist or psychiatrist first.
Relatives I would say recommended but not required. Psychiatrist for sure, but I think the final decider should be the owner of the life and not the psychiatrist.
Despite you having more liberal views than me I for the first time agreed with everything you said, except for the relative part, I think at least you should warn a close person if there is one, sometimes people are emotionally unstable and talking with your wife/brother/son etc can change the odds. It's still a decision, just a precaution to be taken.

I'll keep my opinion that if you are able to execute suicide you shouldn't search for assisted suicide, depending on the case.
Quote:Incorrect. Everything is legal until it is made to be illegal, not the other way around.
When you establish your constitution with fundamental rights and separation of powers you become a Constitutional State. By doing this, you are already putting in the constitution certain principles that compromise your future laws.
Practically speaking, if it is illegal currently we need a legislator to make it legal. And worse yet, we need a constitutional justification (or that euthanasia doesn't go against the constitution)
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