Monday, February 18, 2013

Should we legalize physician-assisted suicide? 

People on either side has strong points that back their argument just ask Michael H. White, J.D. who is for it and his opponent Tracy E. Miller, J.D. who is against it. White believes that only those who have the necessary ability, knowledge, and are terminally ill (adults) but Miller argues that people will only see 2 options suicide or suffering. Then you have Burke J. Balch, J.D., and Randall K. O'Bannon, M.A. who feel that most people with suicidal thoughts have temporary depression and that the there is a low %tage of those rescued actually try again. The first lady to commit suicide with help where it is legal in the state of Oregon since 1997. In 1999, 23 people in the state of Oregon received help and only 2 survived. Texas right 2 life ways heavily against it. It is even illegal in Canada and legal in Montana as well as the state of Washington and the other 47 states and DC weigh as well. Mrs. Nejelski supported her husband's decision to has PAS because he had a very terminal disease and that he was going to die soon anyways but she said it was a very difficult decision 2 make. Kweef & Lgennarelli also weigh in on the topic. Art Caplan, Ph.D. believes that his home state of Massachusetts should legalize PAS. This may be a growing argument 4 a long time depending on the person's circumstances & serious health issues but should young 18 year old adults have the right 2 commit suicide? Every1 has had a real trying time in our life but have they just lost all hope or is it that they believe that ending their life will make the best choice?


Part 2: Pain Control Burke J. Balch, J.D., and David Waters
Oregon & Washington have a minimum age of 18 but Montana doesn't  

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