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Originally Posted by Jerrek
I've seen plenty of people suffer very horribly, some I know that will never lead the same life again. But, never once in my time as a paramedic have I ever had the though to kill one of the people I'm taking care of.
It is sick.
Now if that person wanted to die and is forbidding me from helping him, knowing he is going to die, that is fine. I'm not about to tell you you can't kill yourself.
Assisted suicides are a little more iffy. If someone is helpless and wants you to kill him, would you? I don't think I can, but I'm not saying it should be wrong. Several years ago I had a friend ask me help him kill himself. He is gay and combined with numerous other factors just decided he has had enough. I didn't. I'm not saying it shouldn't be allowed, just that it doens't sit well with me and at this time I have no real opinion on assisted suicides.
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Thank you for your more reasoned response. I agree with your comments.
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Assisted suicides are a little more iffy.
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They certainly are which is why this topic is such a delicate one.