Monday, October 28, 2013

Assisted suicide would jeopardize people with disabilities

4. What are some other methods that could help to improve the life of a disabled person instead of assisted suicide?

10 comments:

  1. Providing them with something they love and that makes them feel as if they have a purpose in life. A hobby, a job, an important role within their family or showing them they can help others too. Show them they are valuable and give them a quality of life. Everyone has a purpose, sometimes people just need help finding it. ~Kaley T. & Emma V.

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  2. i think that if things are bad enough and the person effected is able to comprehend their decision and is not influenced by anyone other than the patient then this should be aloud to happen. -Dustin Thurber

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  3. If the chance of living a prosperous life is possible, there are many other methods that can be used to improve someone's life. However, if there is no chance for a future for this person, instead of staying in a hospital bed for as long as you live - I think assisted suicide is a viable option.

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  4. This is such a big issue in Canada right now. While it's easy to be sympathetic toward people who want to die with dignity at a time of their own choosing, how could a law ensure that there is no abuse- or that the person would not have a change of heart and mind?

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  5. I think that people who have a disability shouldn't be treated as though they are different. They are humans too. They have camps and events that they could attend to meet people who are like them. This would allow them a chance to have friends and to feel like they are liked. Not saying that only disabled people can be friends with other disabled people but it would be easier for them to be given a chance because people are cruel in our world.
    Gabby

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  6. I have a sister with a disability. I know that she gets really over emotional sometimes, and sometimes when she gets like that she says things that she doesn't mean. If we took her seriously everytime she said sometime rash, we wouldn't exactly be doing a very good job of being a true family. We have to understand that she sometimes doesn't have good judgement, or isn't thinking straight. So sometime we have to make choices for her. I think that would be the case if suicide came up, because I really don't think we would be being a good family if we let her make that decision.
    -Katelyn Tosh

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  7. I think that if someone is dying and is suffering from tons of pain and it gets to the point where its unbearable then they should definitely have the option to end it. I they have a chance for recovery then they should not be allowed to have that choice to die. I guess it really also depends on the situation and the circumstances but in most cases I feel that they should be given as much time to live and recover as possible. I've heard a lot of stories where the parents chose to have their child killed due to suffering whether it’s because of a condition or handicap issue and its soooo sad but if it puts them out of misery and you feel that it’s the best choice then it's alright but i don't think that just anybody should be able to do that. There should definitely be a lot of rules. My older sister is handicapped, not severely but my family would never ever let her go through with assisted suicide if she ever wanted it. People should just try their best to help them through it, its hard but its worth it.

    - Megan

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