The strongest instinct in an individual is self-preservation. Someone who acts against it generally is not in a right state of mind.
There is a point at which relief is welcome if not sought after.
Robin did it his way?!
Discussion in 'News & Current Events' started by righteousdude2, Aug 15, 2014.
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I am reminded of a past member who was on this site, Seekingthetruth.
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righteousdude2 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Thanks ....
I have what is considered the best on line software for correcting spelling, grammar, and asking me if that was what I meant to say, with a suggestion!
I very seldom post without running my words through WhiteSmoke!
I know that you are a proof reading persona yourself, and certainly didn't intend that photo comment to you!
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I don't know the reasons behind Robin Williams actions. I can see that someone could be suffering from a condition for which there is no relief other than ending their life. I will not place myself in judgement of the actions of any person in that situation. I do believe it is a sad situation for all, especially those left to deal with the consequences.
All that said, I believe there is a valid case to be made that Dr. Kevorkian was right. That when a person is suffering and in a hopeless situation, they have the right to determine how and when they make their final exit. We euthanize our beloved pets to end their suffering. One could logically argue, how could we permit our even more beloved people to suffer so that we can selfishly keep them with us.
It is a difficult ethical issue. I do think that Mr. Williams was not in a right frame of mind, as who would want to do what he did and leave it for a loved one to find the body? -
Revmitchell Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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As stated, I am well aware it is a difficult issue. I respect that there are many opinions. I also submit that unless one is in such a situation, it may not be possible to fully empathize. There is such a thing as trading quantity of life for quality of life. There is no virtue in prolonging hopeless suffering.
Whether or not one agrees with assisted euthanasia in certain circumstances, hopefully there is a larger consensus on using extreme, artificial means to prolong the natural process of dying. -
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That said, when we are placed in that situation we do not know what our ultimate decision will be. It is too easy to examine the life (or death) of another...much harder when you are in that moment. -
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righteousdude2 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Wow ... that was right on!
If you are a sadist, I can finally believe that what you said above is what you live by, but I think you say one thing, and you do another. And that my dear brother, is the root of your problem! You love to provoke, instigate, stir up, blame, judge, and verbally berate those who you do not agree with. And that means you are not "treating people the way you'd want to be treated?" Which makes you guilty of committing hypocrisy, and you would be at the top of the list of those whoever posted on this board!
You see, Zaac; you can't have it both ways. Unless you are willing to live with the guilt of knowing that one of your judgemental laced responses pushed someone over the edge, as you call it? HOw do you know that one of your rants and raves directed at the group, won't be taken personally, and cause a another to lose hope all together? Your style of debating, is, as it has been since you came on the board, dangerous.
Of course, maybe you get some satisfaction out of sitting on thatvery high up moral throne of judgement, but you have no way of knowing the emotional state of the person at the other end of this cyber space board, and without that kind of information, you really should consider lightening up your pointed attacks, and attempts to demean the spiritual standing a person had with Jesus.
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