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bobclark86

(1,415 posts)
41. Your second point implies...
Mon Nov 18, 2013, 01:16 PM
Nov 2013

We're going to babysit and mind-read Every. Last. Person. Period.

Not only is that silly (and insanely complex), but a massive invasion of privacy.

Also, it implies suicide is something that isn't spur-of-the-moment. It usually is and is easily foiled.

Don't get me wrong, I think healthy people who commit suicide are a bunch of fucking quitters and stupid assholes, but they have that choice. I don't want to give government ANY. FUCKING. SAY. in the issue for the same reason I oppose the death penalty -- They should not have the power of life and death over citizens. It is a horrible precedent to set.

So, what's your procedure? This?
1) Visit the Department of Mortuary Vacation office (because if it wasn't the DMV, it would become too popular)
2) Fill out the appropriate forms (MV-72 to turn in your Living License, and an MV-104 Change of Address form... to the cemetery), with two forms of ID, a statement from your accountant that you don't owe anyone money and permission from the Department of Social Services for your children.
3) Find out after three hours in line you forgot your semen sample.
4) Go to the bathroom (because just whipping it out would be inappropriate) and finally make it to the counter again after another three hours.
5) Find out they don't take Visa or checks for this transaction, so you have to bum the cash from somebody else who is now looking longingly at your MV-72 and your semen sample because they've been standing in line to renew their registration for the last six hours.
6) ???
7) Profit.

Yeah. I'll stick with a $20 junker shotgun that only needs to be fired once.

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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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