Selasa, 26 Juni 2012

Your Opinions on Assisted Suicide Are Needed


Though currently regarded as a quirky behavior, the idea of assisted suicide is bound to make its way into public debate sooner or later. There are, as always, two main camps – one arguing that the right to die with dignity pertains to each patient, and another arguing that this is a criminal act.

Basically, when assisted suicide occurs, a doctor or other healthcare personnel facilitates a patient's suicide. In countries were this is legal, such as Switzerland, patients enlist the help of trained professionals, and receive medication and puts them to sleep, before stopping their hearts.

The issues that need to be addressed before a final decision is reached on assisted suicide are tremendously complex, and transcend any type of religious banter. Is it indeed the right of the individual to decide when to terminate their own existence?

I would be very interested in learning what you think about this topic? The problem has multiple facets, each of which is worth exploring at length, but eventually a decision will have to be made in the United States, Europe and Canada. Your 2 cents?

Via: Your Opinions on Assisted Suicide Are Needed

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