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originally posted by: absente
After making assisted suicide legal even for minors, Belgium is making headlines again.
While I am not against people committing assisted suicide due to age related issues, I wonder
how long it will take until we see teenagers with mis-diagnosed or non-existent "diseases" start
being brainwashed that "euthanasia" is a good way out.
What also troubles me, is that at some point not so far away in time we will probably hear
the term "mandatory euthanasia" for the first time.
Healthy OAP couple to die together by assisted suicide
What also troubles me, is that at some point not so far away in time we will probably hear the term "mandatory euthanasia" for the first time.
originally posted by: Shana91aus
i can't see something like mandatory euthanasia happening, i mean look how much its frowned upon for voluntary euthanasia and how much there is done to stop it, majority of countries wont even legalise it at all let alone entertain the thought of making it mandatory in certain cases...
Identified only by their first names, Francis, 89, and Anne, 86, they have the support of their three adult children who say they would be unable to care for either parent if they became widowed.
originally posted by: Kangaruex4Ewe
Am I the only one bothered by the part of the article that says...
Identified only by their first names, Francis, 89, and Anne, 86, they have the support of their three adult children who say they would be unable to care for either parent if they became widowed.
Really? REALLY? Out of three, nobody can care for a parent that is widowed. Not... We can't care for a terminally ill parent that needs around the clock skilled care. No.... Just, we can't take care of a parent that is "widowed".
I am all for everyone having the right to end their life when they choose to do so for any reason they choose to do it. But that one statement, I find really disturbing.
We don't really want to help take care of a widowed parent, so we think it's best if they just die together.
I certainly hope that it's more to it than that. I just don't even...
I guess the parents wanted it regardless. The wording of it is a bit much I think. It is stated in a way that makes it sound like the kids are cheering for this simply because they can't be bothered. I hope the support is because both parents want it and not because it will put any of them out.
They decided that life in a care home was not an option because of their fear they would end up bedridden without the strength to insist on euthanasia. They are also afraid that a good retirement home would cost more than their combined pensions and that they would have to dig into their savings to afford it.
originally posted by: ShadowLink
originally posted by: Shana91aus
i can't see something like mandatory euthanasia happening, i mean look how much its frowned upon for voluntary euthanasia and how much there is done to stop it, majority of countries wont even legalise it at all let alone entertain the thought of making it mandatory in certain cases...
Yes and look when Elvis' dancing was considered appalling. All that hip gyrating suggestive of dirty sex.
Then look at Nikki Minaj's anaconda video today, as well as countless others. Well, pretty much every other video but you get what I mean.
Given enough time, most taboo things become accepted.
Personally I have no issue with assisted suicide especially if you have a terminal illness. After all it's your life.
At least it's clean and parents and loved ones don't have to happen upon a messy scene.
I do think there should be an age limit though. Most people don't realize just how precious life really is until their thirties or later.
originally posted by: James1970
This poor individual lives and breathes for his team, his life is over because his team didn't win the Super Bowl - can he travel overseas to "CURE" his heartbreak?.
originally posted by: FlyersFan
a reply to: Kangaruex4Ewe
Those people who wish to commit suicide are nearly 90 years old. Their children could be close to 70 and in need of their own care. If I was having to take care of my 80 year old elderly mother I'd have a hard time of it, even at my 'young' age of 52. (I'm chronically ill). My father-in-law is 83 and there is no way I could take care of him. He needs round the clock care and it takes three people to help him get out of bed to poop or shower etc etc. He has severe dementia.
I hear what you say about the 'widowed' thing though.
That didn't sound right.
originally posted by: James1970
EUTHANASIA IS OK BECAUSE IT'S HEARTBREAKING TO DIE OF LONELINESS?
"The pair from Brussels fear loneliness if the other one dies first"
This poor individual lives and breathes for his team, his life is over because his team didn't win the Super Bowl - can he travel overseas to "CURE" his heartbreak?.
CAN OF WORMS
originally posted by: laurentius
I am from Belgium.
As far as I know it is forbidden to take your own life, if the attempt failed then you end up in a psychiatric hospital and maybe have to go to court.
After that comes the bills from the hospital, court, police, and the fireman that released you from your car or wherever they helped you with.
Insurance turns their back, you're on your own.
originally posted by: GetHyped
a reply to: James1970
This is a slippery slope fallacy as ludicrous as the suggestion that allowing gay marriage will lead to people marrying their pets.