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Stuart · 20-09-2008, 22:57

Should people be killed just because they are a burden? It's not a simple question, but I'd say no.

I think people should be given the *right* to die if they are in great pain or distress. I have to admit, I am not sure what should happen if they are judged mentally unfit and have a member of their family or a friend making decisions for them (e.g. Britney Spears), should that person have the right to decide to die or should their guardian have the right to decide for them?

Killing people just because they are a burden is wrong though. Where does it end? Do you start killing because they are black? Gay? Jewish?

Hang on, I think I see a pattern here.

20-09-2008, 22:57	#8
Stuart - Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere Services: Virgin for TV and Internet, BT for phone Posts: 26,546	Re: A Duty To Die? Should people be killed just because they are a burden? It's not a simple question, but I'd say no. I think people should be given the right to die if they are in great pain or distress. I have to admit, I am not sure what should happen if they are judged mentally unfit and have a member of their family or a friend making decisions for them (e.g. Britney Spears), should that person have the right to decide to die or should their guardian have the right to decide for them? Killing people just because they are a burden is wrong though. Where does it end? Do you start killing because they are black? Gay? Jewish? Hang on, I think I see a pattern here.