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Kiln · Aug 13, 2014

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Post: Should Doctors Be Allowed To Assist Patients That Want To Die?
Forum: Something For All
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Posted by: BartonsVodka
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We live in a time period where people fear death. They will do anything in their power to steer away from its ugly head.

We also live in a society where it's considered humane to euthanize an animal if they are in too much pain. Although it can be a hard decision to make, pet owners will agree that the alternative of living a life filled with physical pain is not something the pet deserves.

So why isn't it humane to do it for humans? We'll keep terminally ill patients alive as long as possible even though the last few months will be painful. Some people even fight to keep brain-dead individuals on life support because their heart is still beating, not realizing that a beating heart is not necessarily a sign of life.

Personally, if I'm living a life of miserable pain and there is only a small chance of recovery (may not even be full recovery) or I'm in a vegetative state, I'd want my doctor to euthanize me. It will ease my pain and the distress it causes to my family and friends.

How does everyone else feel about this topic?
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