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Does TA believe in "the right to die" (pg. 7)
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| Sand Leaper |
| quote: | Originally posted by gehzumteufel
Here in the US in a select few states (OR and WA I know it is already legal) it has already been legalised. The legal framework has also been created and defined. If I remember correctly, in WA you have to have 2 different doctors say basically the same thing, you have to go to a counselor of some sort, be terminal, and you have be evaluated by a psychiatrist. I could be wrong on those facts, but that is what I read a few months ago. As such, me being a healthy human being, I cannot seek assisted suicide to end my life. |
Yeah, it's allowed in Washington (I-1000), Montana (appeal is still being processed) and Oregon (Death with Dignity Act: http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/pas/ors.shtml) by the looks of it.
It's a good start, but as long as there are red states, however, I very much doubt that this is a trend that will catch on to a large extent in the US. Furthermore, I suspect that conflict over whether cases comply with the definitions of "Capable" and "Informed decision" in the DWDA will bring many of them to a screeching halt. It will nonetheless be interesting to see how this pans out now that the UK has been going over the issue themselves. |
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| Silky Johnson |
| quote: | Originally posted by Slylee
yea i guess i just don't sympathize with weaklings. i've been through some myself but you just ing keep on going. you cry like a bitch for a couple of weeks and grieve and move on and become stronger for it. i dont understand people who can't do this. |
It's as simple as not ever having learned the right coping skills. I used to be of the same mindset as you...but the reality is that it ISN'T that simple as just "getting over it". There's a certain cognitive process to moving on, and if one hasn't learned how - they can't. And those are the people who need therapy.
That's just how it is. |
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| Slylee |
| true. i've cut off friendships with people who couldn't display this behavior before lol |
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| gehzumteufel |
| quote: | Originally posted by Sand Leaper
Yeah, it's allowed in Washington (I-1000), Montana (appeal is still being processed) and Oregon (Death with Dignity Act: http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/pas/ors.shtml) by the looks of it.
It's a good start, but as long as there are red states, however, I very much doubt that this is a trend that will catch on to a large extent in the US. Furthermore, I suspect that conflict over whether cases comply with the definitions of "Capable" and "Informed decision" in the DWDA will bring many of them to a screeching halt. It will nonetheless be interesting to see how this pans out now that the UK has been going over the issue themselves. |
Yeah I agree that there are things that still need to be defined. There will always be cases that should be evaluated individually as opposed to automatically through not meeting certain criteria I think also. Since not every case technically fits into the definitions, but would still imho qualify. |
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| Lira |
| quote: | Originally posted by Slylee
yea i guess i just don't sympathize with weaklings. i've been through some myself but you just ing keep on going. you cry like a bitch for a couple of weeks and grieve and move on and become stronger for it. i dont understand people who can't do this. |
Don't expect others to be like yourself: you're not infallible ;) |
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| Slylee |
| quote: | Originally posted by Lira
Don't expect others to be like yourself: you're not infallible ;) |
yea i know i can't expect everyone to be mentally strong. i've definitely noticed just how hard it is for most people..especially girls/women. ing crazy bitches who can't take rejection, omg. i've been friends with a few in high school and even a 30 something year old who acted 18 :wtf: that's basically what i meant about not being able to tolerate weak minded people. they drain you. |
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| Arbiter |
| Generally I'd have to say that death is a responsibility, not a right. |
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| lenazi |
| quote: | Originally posted by Lira
Don't expect others to be like yourself: you're not infallible ;) |
i would say "inflatable" because they are probably smarter. |
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| Slylee |
| yea i know i'm such a moron! lolol i couldn't find my way out of a brown paper bag:toothless |
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| lenazi |
| or probably afford one:p |
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| Slylee |
| ok whatever you say mr. i need to take a pill to do anything lol ing loser |
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| iclone |
| quote: | Originally posted by lenazi
usually people who commit suicide forfeit their life insurance. |
there are policies that cover it...you just pay a higher premium. |
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