How can we help legalize euthanasia?

[black.over.green]

Hi.
I don't want to "catch the bus." I don't trust buses — you can never rely on them.
I'd rather "take a train" — one that arrives on schedule, at the right time that I choose. Comfortable and steady.
Painlessly. While I sleep.

I know there are people here who think deeply, who analyze without compromise, and who still look for ways even where there seem to be none.

There's almost no space in our societies for those who can't sell themselves, who can't live in falseness, who can't accept systems where human dignity means nothing.

I'm not encouraging anything.
I just want to understand how we could influence the possibility of making the right to a voluntary, painless death legally recognized — at least in cases of:
— terminal or incurable illnesses,
— chronic and unbearable physical suffering,
(— and a conscious and rational decision. of course)

I'm interested in what legal, philosophical, or ethical paths could make governments take this seriously:
— what kind of organizations or movements could push it forward,
— what might be possible in your own country, considering its religion and culture,
— are there examples where euthanasia isn't seen as a sin,
— and could we create a new kind of ethics where life and death aren't enemies, but parts of one whole.

If anyone here has studied this topic, has thoughts, logic, or ideas — I'd really like to hear from you.

 

[CaptainSunshine!]

Unfortunately euthanasia being a widespread thing might not be that pleasant in reality. From what I've heard, docs are really anal about this stuff. If one psy disagrees, you're off. You also probably need to suffer a ton, and will need to prove it too. People are gonna be much more in on giving pills, since they might clear your mind and allow you to see "the gift of life".
Yesterday I saw a glimpse of some Canadian documentary about suffering girls whose existence was pain at every moment, and even they struggled to get euthanasia. They also talked about how they didn't wanna die, but their circumstances lead them to that suicidal thinking.

But as time goes on, maybe it will change. I don't know what we can do much about it, though. Seeing as suicidal people are not taken seriously. Only "rational" people can give us a voice, it seems.

 

[black.over.green]

Unfortunately euthanasia being a widespread thing might not be that pleasant in reality. From what I've heard, docs are really anal about this stuff. If one psy disagrees, you're off. You also probably need to suffer a ton, and will need to prove it too. People are gonna be much more in on giving pills, since they might clear your mind and allow you to see "the gift of life".
Yesterday I saw a glimpse of some Canadian documentary about suffering girls whose existence was pain at every moment, and even they struggled to get euthanasia. They also talked about how they didn't wanna die, but their circumstances lead them to that suicidal thinking.

But as time goes on, maybe it will change. I don't know what we can do much about it, though. Seeing as suicidal people are not taken seriously. Only "rational" people can give us a voice, it seems.

Thank you for your reply — you gave me something to think about.

I'll tell you more: I'm from a country where even the agony of a terrible illness isn't seen as a reason for mercy.

I'm trying to look for possible loopholes for change in the future.

 

[eternalpace]

I wouldn't waste my time trying to get euthanasia legalized. Society has been against it for many years and that's not going to change. Your best bet is to research the various methods available, spend time preparing and purchasing what you need (if anything), and then picking a day to end things.

 

[black.over.green]

I wouldn't waste my time trying to get euthanasia legalized. Society has been against it for many years and that's not going to change. Your best bet is to research the various methods available, spend time preparing and purchasing what you need (if anything), and then picking a day to end things.

Thank you for your reply. I understand you.

I know that I'll probably never live to see euthanasia become legal.

But I still believe that the living can never truly understand the dead — we exist within different moral systems.
As long as the dead remain silent (for many good reasons), the living will keep interpreting their pain and their existence for them.