We all have an opinion.
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For instance, in my opinion, I sometimes think that everyone sees their opinions to be right, because who doesn't want to always be right?
- Some people can influence others for good and bad with their opinions.
- Others end up in an argument and don't resolve their conflict.
Now I have a question.
What happens when it concerns a "serious" issue?
- Abortion
- Gay Marriage
- Global Warming
- The Death Penalty
- Being a Vegetarian or Vegan
Deciding what is a serious matter is once again your opinion, but how about something that gets overlooked? Should we legalize physician-assisted suicide?
What is it you
ask?
PAS is when the physician provides the necessary means or information and the patient performs the act.
In California, on September 12, 2015, a bill was sent to the governor for consideration to legalize PAS. In 2015 about 18 state legislatures are considering whether to allow PAS or not, according to an article on The Heritage Foundation. Curious to see where it is legal or illegal still? Click Here!
According to the The Hippocratic Oath, it states, “I will keep the sick from harm and injustice. I will neither give a deadly drug to anybody who asked for it, nor will I make a suggestion to this effect.”
When we think of America, we think of freedom. If someone is suffering from an illness, or in pain that you can't even begin to imagine, should they be free from it?
John Wallace had suffered from cancer, and choose to talk to his wife about PAS. His wife and family members where more than supportive with him, but what about when family turns against you?
"Over time, the Hippocratic Oath has been modified on a number of occasions," said Phillip Nitschke Director and Founder, Exit International. "Surely, the 'harm' in this instance is done when we prolong the life, and 'doing no harm' means that we should help the patient die."
However, people like to argue say things like
- Endanger the weak and vulnerable
- Corrupt the practice of medicine and the doctor–patient relationship
- Compromise the family and intergenerational commitments
- Betray human dignity and equality before the law.
In the end, it is THAT person's life. No matter if people are pro or against PAS. Whatever needs to be done to help that person not suffer should be the tactic used.
According to the Chicago Tribune, there are "better" solutions than choosing PAS.
What drives
Physician Assisted Suicide?
Reasons for PAS are because they fear of pain or other symptoms, they fear of being in a depressing situation, and also worry their self with a concern of losing who they really are.
So what choice
should it be?
Suffer and try and find the cure?
Just end the suffering?
Touchy subject but what do you think?
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Just remember, we are all entitled to our opinions.
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