Euthanasia: Do you think the right to die should be granted?

[Peenut]

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Guys what do you think about Euthanasia? I know it is illegal and prohibited here in the Philippines, but does it happen that somewhere or somehow it was practiced here?...

What is your side on Euthanasia? Are you in favor of it? or against it?




The term "Euthanasia" comes from the Greek words eu, meaning well + thanatos, meaning death.
This refers to an act or method of causing death painlessly, so as to end suffering, especially if it is brought about by terminal illness like cancer.



In favor of Euthanasia has reasons:

1. The patient's right to die. - They say if a person has the right to live, a person too has the right to die.

2. The patient's right to a dignified happy death. - In view of the excruciating pain and suffering, the patient finds his life miserable and a burden as well as to those around the patient. Thus, the proponents of euthanasia believe that the patient must be given the last chance to be happy, and make the death painless and dignified.

3. The patient's loss of purpose in life. - Since the patient just lies helplessly (much more so for those in a "vegetable state."), the life of the patient serves no purpose at all. Thus they say it is better that the life of the patient will be ended in a noble way.

4. An act of mercy. - Why should the patient suffer needlessly? To prolong his agony is an act of cruelty on the part of those who have the means to stop it. Thus it is concluded that euthanasia is an act of mercy and kindness, not only for the patient but also for the living loved ones who suffer with the patient.



On the other hand, Christians (or other religion) is against Euthanasia for the reasons:

1. The patient's life belongs to God. - Only God has the right and power to terminate it.

2. An act of murder. "Thou shalt not kill," the sixth commandment says. To kill someone even "mercifully" is murder in the sight of God and according to the law of the land.

3. There is meaning in suffering. - Amid the pain and suffering, we can still find meaning and happiness. What is necessary, therefore, is to lead the patient to have a meaningful and happy death, a noble and dignified ending.



You can add reasons. As to which side is better, the choice is yours.

[Peenut]

I just want to hear your side about this mga Istoryans.
Share your thoughts.

[carbrill]

the means does not justify the end...

some medical situation consider this as an option but there are papers needed in this situations...

kung ang patient di ganahan nga ma resuscitate kung mo flat down na iya nga s/s so ok ra ni basta nay consent sa mga significant others... still the patient has the ryt to receive proper medical attentions...

there are boundaries for euthanasia like it is not allowed to administer lethal drugs to the patients...

[coolnezz]

i'm for Euthanasia when it comes to terminal disease/illness...
when there is no chance to live a normal life free from pain and suffering...
why let a person suffer and live a miserable life...
that is a very selfish thing to do...

[Peenut]

the means does not justify the end...

some medical situation consider this as an option but there are papers needed in this situations...

kung ang patient di ganahan nga ma resuscitate kung mo flat down na iya nga s/s so ok ra ni basta nay consent sa mga significant others... still the patient has the ryt to receive proper medical attentions...

there are boundaries for euthanasia like it is not allowed to administer lethal drugs to the patients...

Hmmm... some papers?. mu sign pa ang mga people involve ani?..
There are others man pud nga through medicine nila gamiton as what you've said on your last statement..tinuod ba na siya bro?

[carbrill]

Hmmm... some papers?. mu sign pa ang mga people involve ani?..

yup ang mga anak or asawa or bana consent nga ning allow cla nga di nila ipa resuscitate ang ilang love ones kung mo flat down ang iyang mga vital sign...

There are others man pud nga through medicine nila gamiton as what you've said on your last statement..tinuod ba na siya bro?

no only in veterinary medicine ang mag buhaton ana para di mag antos ang mga dogs or cats or any animals. kung mo gamit ang mga MD or any medical staffs nga mo inject cla ug drugs para mamatay ang patient even ning sign ug consent ang mga significant others di sad na pwedi kay ma fall ning negligence..

wat do u mean nga through meds. kanang injectionan? pls. give an example kay as far as i know di na pwedi...

basn pwedi na kung depende sa law sa isa ka country... but so far di na allow dnhi sa ato

[annerhexian]

Will it a be sin to kill the person to end his suffering?
I am a pro-life but mercy killing is like you chose to end it the person life before GOD called his time.

for me peenut, I am against with it...

You see, if its a crime committed and death penalty is given... I think that person needs to live amidst the crime he committed but then.... our country give this law.... a law that should be abide and follow...

Btw, is death penalty covered this issue?.. if its not.. So, please disregard what I have mentioned awhile ago...

this is the thing I cant do especially to comatose person, but what if MONEY is the problem that you could no longer extend life beyond unreasonable reason.

Licod mo patay ug taw, pero if ang kwarta mismo wala ka.. then dili kow mag ipokrita na mo resort jud kowg mercy killing like terminal illness na walay pag asa.....

Pro-life I do belief but if situations are in need for that.. Then I must give in.

this decision maybe not right for you but then, it is right for my situation..

[carbrill]

Will it a be sin to kill the person to end his suffering?
I am a pro-life but mercy killing is like you chose to end it the person life before GOD called his time.

for me peenut, I am against with it...

You see, if its a crime committed and death penalty is given... I think that person needs to live amidst the crime he committed but then.... our country give this law.... a law that should be abide and follow...

Btw, is death penalty covered this issue?.. if its not.. So, please disregard what I have mentioned awhile ago...

this is the thing I cant do especially to comatose person, but what if MONEY is the problem that you could no longer extend life beyond unreasonable reason.

Licod mo patay ug taw, pero if ang kwarta mismo wala ka.. then dili kow mag ipokrita na mo resort jud kowg mercy killing like terminal illness na walay pag asa.....

Pro-life I do belief but if situations are in need for that.. Then I must give in.

this decision maybe not right for you but then, it is right for my situation..

yes it is not included... ang kanang imong gi describe nga situation kay daghan na sa mga district hospital nga layo na sa cuidad... mao nang mamatay lang ang mga patients but still they need to sign a consent nga mo decline cla sa medical services...

[reginakrys]

There are others man pud nga through medicine nila gamiton as what you've said on your last statement..tinuod ba na siya bro?

mahulog man tingali ning lethal injection.. as far as i know, passive measures rman ang pwede.. withholding treatment, like DNR (do not resuscitate).. same ni sa gisulti ni carbrill..

[jazooon]

against jud ko ani.. mercy killing no way!!