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Joel thakkar

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Mon Nov 18, 2013, 10:51 AM Nov 2013

Do you support a "Right To Die" for healthy citizen based upon their age? [View all]

Last edited Mon Nov 18, 2013, 12:33 PM - Edit history (3)

Let me clear the air with the fact that i support "right to die" for each and every person with a health problem without any age restriction or other conditions



I know that there are some countries that allow terminally ill patients to die with the help of Euthanasia (and doctors) but do you support a right to die for healthy citizens (without any major disease)

Let's suppose here are the major requirements for "Right To Die"


1) Age : 18 years or Older
2) Have no private debt or tax due (federal, state, local)
3) Do not have any dependents


Doctors can give Euthanasia (painless death) to anyone who qualifies above.


Do you support his/her right to die without pain and diseases?

I am neutral here...On one hand, i support one's right to die without having go through the diseases and pain..On the other hand, i am concerned that this may create a society where older age people (people aged above the threshold who qualify for right to die) may be treated negatively.
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No. I don't support a "soylent green" society for healthy people BlueCaliDem Nov 2013 #1
If you are in reasonable good health and in control of your affairs, you don't need permission. bemildred Nov 2013 #2
I support it regardless of age or health LittleBlue Nov 2013 #3
Like your idea...but would still like an age restriction Joel thakkar Nov 2013 #4
Under your conditions? enlightenment Nov 2013 #5
Why you have a problem with 2nd point? Joel thakkar Nov 2013 #6
I think you make your own position clear enlightenment Nov 2013 #10
Say whatever you want Joel thakkar Nov 2013 #11
Why should I be interested in changing your mind? enlightenment Nov 2013 #36
Enjoy your stay intaglio Nov 2013 #7
Wow..you are harsh Joel thakkar Nov 2013 #12
This should be a private decision only newfie11 Nov 2013 #8
So you think that if these limitations SheilaT Nov 2013 #9
ofcourse people will commit suicide Joel thakkar Nov 2013 #17
Nope. Iggo Nov 2013 #13
Define "Everyone" Joel thakkar Nov 2013 #14
Everyone. Iggo Nov 2013 #15
Thank you for the clarification Joel thakkar Nov 2013 #20
I support the right for the 1% to die asap. L0oniX Nov 2013 #16
And how would that make life better for the majority? Joel thakkar Nov 2013 #18
Why should debt be a concern? MicaelS Nov 2013 #19
Tell me what should be done in following situation Joel thakkar Nov 2013 #23
I am sorry, I am not going to let this be a concern of mine... MicaelS Nov 2013 #25
Agree and Disagree Joel thakkar Nov 2013 #28
That's a problem for the lending institution, not the government. wickerwoman Nov 2013 #52
I thought the same ... Myrina Nov 2013 #45
I could just see it... MicaelS Nov 2013 #46
... and of course if you pay by check, you can't die until the check clears ... Myrina Nov 2013 #47
Provided a person is of sound mind, hughee99 Nov 2013 #21
I agree with you - some illnesses are too hellish to continue... polichick Nov 2013 #22
I support the right of people to make their own life decisions. bunnies Nov 2013 #24
people should have a right to own their bodies xchrom Nov 2013 #26
Your "conditions" are ridiculous. MadrasT Nov 2013 #27
I have given 3 conditions Joel thakkar Nov 2013 #30
Your second point implies... bobclark86 Nov 2013 #41
Condition Two is easy Revanchist Nov 2013 #43
Thank you Joel thakkar Nov 2013 #54
+1. Totally agree. Their body, their choice. Not my business to dictate when, why, and how. idwiyo Nov 2013 #38
If a healthy person leftynyc Nov 2013 #29
but the main thing here is Joel thakkar Nov 2013 #31
You know leftynyc Nov 2013 #32
what are you talking about>? Joel thakkar Nov 2013 #34
I have no idea leftynyc Nov 2013 #35
Yeah, I don't think Budd Dwyer felt too much. bobclark86 Nov 2013 #37
We already have a right to die... bobclark86 Nov 2013 #33
Painless? Joel thakkar Nov 2013 #39
Unless you screw up and survive Revanchist Nov 2013 #48
If you do it right, you don't notice the pain ... Myrina Nov 2013 #49
Dead people don't feel pain n/t bobclark86 Nov 2013 #57
For a better chance of a truly painless death, it should be administered by a doctor. NuclearDem Nov 2013 #51
I don't think my uncle bobclark86 Nov 2013 #56
Healthy people who commit suicde are no longer able to pay their mandatory health insurance premiums Fumesucker Nov 2013 #40
Yes pscot Nov 2013 #42
Yes, electively, yes. AtheistCrusader Nov 2013 #44
Ultimately it should be an option that should only be decided between patient and doctor. NuclearDem Nov 2013 #50
We currently have a society that provides for-profit medical services with very little safety net struggle4progress Nov 2013 #53
Not unless there are special circumstances. Th1onein Nov 2013 #55
I need no requirements. NCTraveler Nov 2013 #58
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