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TAW122
Emissary of the right to die.
- Aug 30, 2018
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Here is a thread that I've come across about someone being selfish and asking the wrong questions like most pro-lifers. To be fair, yes, her feelings are valid and that losing someone, especially someone close can be really heartbreaking. I get that and in no way am I diminishing nor saying that she doesn't have any right to feel upset (it is natural and normal to feel upset about the loss of a loved one, especially someone who is close). Now with that said, she is asking the wrong questions and having the wrong mindset about his death. Instead of asking why the husband did what he did (after being a quadriplegic and having his quality of life diminish to nearly nothing, unable to enjoy life like he used to), what she (or anyone else) could have done differently, what she (or anyone else) could have said differently , or blaming herself, she could just come to the conclusion that it is up to the person who is living with condition (quadriplegia) or suffering to decide his/her own fate.
Furthermore, I believe it would be selfish for her to expect him to stay just so she won't be sad or just so she can continue to have someone to exist around her. In fact, I believe it is whole other level of selfishness is to keep someone alive against their will, especially if they are already suffering so much not only subjectively (in his own world and mind), but also objectively (unable to take care of basic needs on one's own and constantly requires around the clock care).
While I am not a motorcyclist nor do I do any extreme sports or much activities with a high degree or chance of physical injury, I do play the piano (not professionally) and take piano playing very seriously. Therefore, if I was in the guy's shoes, I would absolutely want to die than to live in that physical state for the rest of my life. Regardless of whether someone feels that I am (or NOT) a burden to them, it is still not their call to dictate what I do with my life and body.
What are your thoughts on this?
Furthermore, I believe it would be selfish for her to expect him to stay just so she won't be sad or just so she can continue to have someone to exist around her. In fact, I believe it is whole other level of selfishness is to keep someone alive against their will, especially if they are already suffering so much not only subjectively (in his own world and mind), but also objectively (unable to take care of basic needs on one's own and constantly requires around the clock care).
While I am not a motorcyclist nor do I do any extreme sports or much activities with a high degree or chance of physical injury, I do play the piano (not professionally) and take piano playing very seriously. Therefore, if I was in the guy's shoes, I would absolutely want to die than to live in that physical state for the rest of my life. Regardless of whether someone feels that I am (or NOT) a burden to them, it is still not their call to dictate what I do with my life and body.
What are your thoughts on this?
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