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Should "euthanasia" be legalized?

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Old Sep 21st 2010 | 2:42 am
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I would support the idea. As individuals, we are the owner of our own lives.
 
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And why would you poll this on a Forum that primarily deals with moving overseas? Or has your move been that traumatic you feel you need to take your own life.
 
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In theory I agree but in practice I am not sure. 15 years ago next month I watched my Mother lose her battle with cancer at 49 years old. It was traumatic to watch. Nobody should have to go through what she went through with her family watching on waiting for the inevitable. However, could I as her next of kin gone along with a decision to end her own life even though it was going to end imminently. Tough call for me.
 
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Originally Posted by MrJenkins
And why would you poll this on a Forum that primarily deals with moving overseas? Or has your move been that traumatic you feel you need to take your own life.
Forgive my ignorance milord, but there is a sub-forum called "Immigration, Visas & Citizenship."
 
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Originally Posted by northernbird
In theory I agree but in practice I am not sure. 15 years ago next month I watched my Mother lose her battle with cancer at 49 years old. It was traumatic to watch. Nobody should have to go through what she went through with her family watching on waiting for the inevitable. However, could I as her next of kin gone along with a decision to end her own life even though it was going to end imminently. Tough call for me.
Sorry to hear about your mother. I understand how difficult it is to take any decision like that when the time comes.
 
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Having watched quite a few people young and old die in pain then im a YES
 
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Originally Posted by the_gripmaster
Forgive my ignorance milord, but there is a sub-forum called "Immigration, Visas & Citizenship."
This is true However a bit of a heavy subject for this forum in general, but hey ho everyone has a right to voice an opinion.
 
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It's not a decision that I would like to make (and hopefully wont) but I would go Yes. There are times when it may be necessary or desirable and I can't deny anyone the right to make that decision.
 
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I'd say yes - but its an area that needs very careful and thoughtful legislation.
 
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This is true However a bit of a heavy subject for this forum in general, but hey ho everyone has a right to voice an opinion.
Um, this is The Barbie which is for off-topic discussions. There have been hundreds of "heavy" subjects discussed here over the years. Not sure why you clicked on the thread if you don't like the subject matter.
 
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With proper regulation I think I would have to vote yes. It already happens so I think the fear of prosecution should be removed if certain conditions are met.
 
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Originally Posted by MrJenkins
And why would you poll this on a Forum that primarily deals with moving overseas? Or has your move been that traumatic you feel you need to take your own life.

Because Senator Brown is supporting an action in Federal Parliament to allow the Territories to determine their own policy on euthanasia.

The Northern Territory used to allow euthanasia, and four people chose to use it before the law was overturned by a Private Members Bill in the first Howard Government. It was a rare occasion where a private members bill was supported to conclusion.

So, in answer to your question, it's a topic that is 'in the news' in Australia, and probably deserves debate - Unless Stephen Conroy has his way - Websites discussing euthanasia are on his hit list for the internet filter.


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Originally Posted by Swerv-o
Because Senator Brown is supporting an action in Federal Parliament to allow the Territories to determine their own policy on euthanasia.

The Northern Territory used to allow euthanasia, and four people chose to use it before the law was overturned by a Private Members Bill in the first Howard Government. It was a rare occasion where a private members bill was supported to conclusion.

So, in answer to your question, it's a topic that is 'in the news' in Australia, and probably deserves debate - Unless Stephen Conroy has his way - Websites discussing euthanasia are on his hit list for the internet filter.


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