Your views on assisted suicide?

[Nightmares]

I think assisted suicide should be legalised, but only allowed under certain circumstances...

Here's one quote that sums up quite well how I feel about it:
"My opinion on assisted suicide is this; if a person who is terminally ill and incapable of unassisted suicide and wish to die, they should have a mental evaluation by a trained psychologist. If the psychologist comes to the conclusion that this person is mentally stable enough to make this decision, then the doctor should perform assisted suicide (after all the paperwork has been filled out). If the psychologist decides that this person is NOT mentally stable enough to make this decision, then this person's family should be brought in to help make this decision. Also it shouldn't be something the doctor is allowed to suggest."

Soo what are your views on it...?

 

[Bowie]

Personally, I feel like everyone should have the right to die if they wish to. People who feel this way should obviously seek help and sort themselves out, but if they are dying anyway, and would rather die at their own hands than at the hands of whatever disease they have, then I think they should be allowed to do that, and people should be allowed to help them in going out the way that they desire.

I like to compare it to if somebody knew they were going to be murdered brutally. Would you rather kill yourself or let that person kill you, and make it a lot more painful than it could be? I imagine most people would say they'd kill themselves to avoid going through that horror and pain, but it's a relative situation and people should be allowed to make that choice for themselves.

So, basically, if you're dying, then you should be allowed to die the way you want to die. If you're mentally unstable, then it's a completely different matter, but if you're mentally fit and know you want this, then you should be able to make it happen.

 

[Liamslash]

I think it should, but under strict guidelines and if the person is in extreme physical pain or has no quality of life.

 

[Mega_Cabbage]

Well if they really want to die, then they are going to find a dangerous/more painful way to do it rather than going to a professional to get euthanized if assisted suicide wasn't available.

 

[Tensu]

Idk. I guess, but it should only be done under very strict circumstances like if they're sick or in pain.

 

[Xara]

i agree with it.

if a person is terminally ill and doesn't want to live whatever amount of time they have left in pain, they should have assisted suicide as an option.

and as mega_cabbage stated, some people will find other ways to die, if they aren't given the option of assisted suicide.

 

[Antonio]

Yes, sadly. If someone wants to kill themselves because they feel like they can't handle life anymore so they need assistance or no assistance then i support this as long as this is the last resort, they've receive professional help, and thought everything over.

 

[moonford]

The Quote in the op is my thoughts exactly, so I'm for it, if the person is terminally ill.


If the person has no physical agony or a terminal illness, I think they should never have that optiom, those feelings are usually temporary so the best solution is to see a therapist for help instead of doing something so drastic and you have to remember you're hurting the ones that loved when you commit that action.

I have had thoughts like this for the last four years because stress, depression and physical pains, I have been getting better so I know how it feels, it should never be an option.

 

[Elov]

I think it would be easier for both the person in pain, and for their loved ones if assisted suicide was an available option. Their loved ones would know for sure that this is what they want because they are suffering and will no longer have to suffer anymore. So that gives them a sense of relief, that this is the right decision.

The person dying will be able to come to terms with their death and when they die they will be ready for it. They can have a great day doing all the things they loved to do one last time, and then at the end of it they can be surrounded by all of their loved ones and they can go out peacefully. Their loved ones will also be more mentally prepared for their death. They'll be able to say goodbye, and say their final words. I think a lot of people regret not being able to say goodbye to their loved ones, or not being able to say I love you one last time, I know I did when my dad passed on. I really think this should be an option.

 

[-Apples-]

It is immoral to commit suicide or have others help you commit it, but it is unethical to let someone slowly rot instead of euthanizing them.

This is one issue I am torn on. Personally, I would prefer to allow euthanasia since it's wrong to have people rot to their deaths rathsr than quickly terminating them, but I still focus on the importance of morals.

 

[oath2order]

Yeah it should be legal.

 

[seliph]

I agree with it, pretty much for all the points you listed.

 

[Superpenguin]

Please cite the source you got your quote from @OP. Thanks :}

 

[Nightmares]

Please cite the source you got your quote from @OP. Thanks :}

It was a YouTube comment somewhere...can't remember sorry

 

[Superpenguin]

It was a YouTube comment somewhere...can't remember sorry

It's alright. Hugs <3

 

[Romaki]

I agree with the OP.

 

[Twisterheart]

I was just discussing this with my grandma last night

But anyways, I agree under some circumstances. If someone has terminal cancer and is just going to die no matter what, I think they should have the right to end their life if they want to, rather than wait for months or maybe even years, in pain waiting to die. My aunt had terminal cancer, and towards the last few months of her life things were awful for her. She couldn't feed herself, walk, talk, go to the bathroom, or even stay awake longer than a few minutes at a time. She just laid in bed all day in pain, which is no way to live.

 

[Aleigh]

I agree with the concept of assisted suicide under the correct circumstances. For example, if someone knew they only had, say a month, left to live because cancer was eating at their brain. They wanted to just get it over with, instead of pain and suffering for another month. Some say it's hard for the family members and friends, but they will all understand, I can guarantee that. It makes a day set, so you don't have to worry every day, saying to yourself, "will today be the day?" And it will give them the satisfaction of knowing they are no longer in pain. What true friend would want someone they love to suffer without help for a long time, when there's a solution? We use it with animals, why should it be any different with humans? If an animal is suffering, and you know it's their time, then we take it to the vet and it goes peacefully. Should we have that option too? Would you rather die slowly and painfully, or quickly and peacefully?

 

[nintendofan85]

I don't know. I've never really thought about it.

 

[ZetaFunction]

I agree with it, but as others have said, the person should be mentally evaluated first. I've personally wanted to commit suicide before, and if I would have actually gone through with it, I definitely would have rather been euthanized by a professional or have it worked out than to kill myself with a rock in a ditch in the middle of the woods, just to be released. I mean, veterinarians give pet owners the option of euthanasia if the animal is suffering, so why not offer it for people? Do people not suffer either? But the doctor should definitely do an evaluation or have the person's family or friends give their consent beforehand.