Discussion Can you feel it? Pro Life's Fear? Oh, I Can!

[Darkhaven]

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Another major defeat for the Pro Life movement may be around the corner.
2/3 of the Parliament is favourable to the legalization of assisted dying.
Spain will be next.

 

[Meretlein]

That's good news for some people but I don't see euthanasia for everyone who is suffering in the foreseeable future.

It is so strange to see people oppose euthanasia terminal illness. I just don't get how someone can believe that.

 

[Crystal Labeija]

Every pro-life defeat is a victory for the righteous. Seriously, I hate pro-lifers with a passion.

 

[CrushedHopes]

Here's my stance: Choose to live on if there's still hope and a future. If it's a temporary predicament, at least try to exhaust all of your options first.

Unfortunately, for me, I don't have any other options available other than wasting away, living a completely dry life. It's no different than being locked up in a prison cell because I can't do the things I love.

People that are suffering from chronic and terminal illness *should* have the right to decide when they wanna off themselves. Forcing them to live when they're perpetually suffering is unfair. Succumbing to terminal illness is an unpleasant experience, ain't it?

 

[trynacbt]

I think the problem is that the majority of the population has probably never had a suicidal thought (and thank goodness for that!) , or at least not one that they ever took seriously. If a person can't imagine why on earth any human being would ever want to end their life, it's going to be hard for them to see that option as one that comes from compassion. As long as mental illnesses continue to be stigmatized and misunderstood, emotional suffering will not be taken seriously. But as soon as someone experiences that pain for themselves, against their own skin, well, then it's just a matter of time before they understand why euthanasia is an act of love and kindness.

 

[TAW122]

I don't know much about Portugal, but if I remember correctly, they were historically Catholic and are still pretty religious until the last few decades. As far as pro-life defeats, I'm happy to hear that as that means it's another step closer to having legal voluntary euthanasia for the people who would benefit from it (terminally ill and those with chronic physical conditions). I concur with @trynacbt in regards to why a lot of people (majority of the populace) didn't support or understand why people wish to end their own lives because they never experienced the same amount of suffering that individual has, or even those who do, still have an selfish projection of their values onto others (for example those who did suffer but still insist that life is worth it). Those people are one of the most vile, disgusting, selfish and inhumane monsters out there since they feel like they know what's best for people who aren't them. I strongly condemn those people as they have no excuse and are sadistically pushing their own values onto others.

 

[Darkhaven]

I don't know much about Portugal, but if I remember correctly, they were historically Catholic and are still pretty religious until the last few decades. As far as pro-life defeats, I'm happy to hear that as that means it's another step closer to having legal voluntary euthanasia for the people who would benefit from it (terminally ill and those with chronic physical conditions). I concur with @trynacbt in regards to why a lot of people (majority of the populace) didn't support or understand why people wish to end their own lives because they never experienced the same amount of suffering that individual has, or even those who do, still have an selfish projection of their values onto others (for example those who did suffer but still insist that life is worth it). Those people are one of the most vile, disgusting, selfish and inhumane monsters out there since they feel like they know what's best for people who aren't them. I strongly condemn those people as they have no excuse and are sadistically pushing their own values onto others.

The recent elections almost pushed the conservative catholic parties to nothing in comparison with the left and socialist parties.
It will be approved. I'm almost 100% sure.

 

[BrokenAngel8]

I remember one time stumble upon a viral post about pro-choice on abortion, and one middle aged, pro-life man commented along the line of "whose sick man ideas is this? Do you want to be aborted when you were conceive??" (obviously, im sarcastic tone) and imagine the hundreds of
"OH GOD YES"
"please."
"Yes, please. And I'm not joking. Why don't you abort me?"
coming to him. He never replies. I cannot imagine his fear and confusion. I hope it would bring him to a new understanding.

Any progress on pro-choice movements is a good movements. I hope this new act get passed and legalize soon. I cannot imagine why anyone want to see someone prolongs their suffer, especially if they are already in a severe physical illness/injury. Good for your country!

 

[WilliamKline]

I think the problem is that the majority of the population has probably never had a suicidal thought (and thank goodness for that!) , or at least not one that they ever took seriously. If a person can't imagine why on earth any human being would ever want to end their life, it's going to be hard for them to see that option as one that comes from compassion. As long as mental illnesses continue to be stigmatized and misunderstood, emotional suffering will not be taken seriously. But as soon as someone experiences that pain for themselves, against their own skin, well, then it's just a matter of time before they understand why euthanasia is an act of love and kindness.

I'm not so sure about that. I'm quite sure some of the most avid gay protestors are actually trying to surpress what they know to be themselves deep down. I've seen people be extremely pro-life and speak out against suicide just to CTB themselves.

 

[woxihuanni]

I'm not so sure about that. I'm quite sure some of the most avid gay protestors are actually trying to surpress what they know to be themselves deep down. I've seen people be extremely pro-life and speak out against suicide just to CTB themselves.

The friends who belittled and ghosted me on learning I may die are the ones who either came close to ctb before, or had suicidal thoughts themselves.