Dr. Kevorkian to run for Congress.......

[pdrift1]

Originally Posted by mclem10011

Sorry I don't have a link to the story but, Dr. Jack Kevorkian aka "Dr. Death" has anounced he plans to run for Congress in the state of Michigan as an independent. You know he may just have a chance. Considering how many dead people currently vote in elections (especially in Florida), perhaps he'll have a built in constituency! Your thoughts are welcome.

if your asking do i back PASuicide- YES
will he get elected-hell no
is he ahead of his time on this matter-yes

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by pdrift1

if your asking do i back PASuicide- YES
will he get elected-hell no
is he ahead of his time on this matter-yes

Obviously I disagree....fortunately he will not be a serious factor but to quote from the end of the original Terminator movie..."there's a storm coming..."

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Disagree with what? Assisted suicide?

This could get interesting....

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I promise it won't. I was just curious what he disagrees with.

Well, I think that's pretty obvious, but it's nice of you to give the benefit of the doubt.

Haven't seen that debated here in my relatively short existance on DT so was looking forward to it..I think

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by GBBob

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Well, I think that's pretty obvious, but it's nice of you to give the benefit of the doubt.

Haven't seen that debated here in my relatively short existance on DT so was looking forward to it, in a weird car crash, rubber necking sort of way

Forcing someone to die an agonizingly slow, painful, miserable death while absolutely hating every minute of the end of their excruciating existence, OR letting someone with a terminal illness which will lead to a slow, painful, miserable death which will cause them to hate every minute of the end of the excruciating existence die with a little bit of peace and dignity.......

Hm, a real nail biter of a tossup there.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

Forcing someone to die an agonizingly slow, painful, miserable death while absolutely hating every minute of the end of their excruciating existence, OR letting someone with a terminal illness which will lead to a slow, painful, miserable death which will cause them to hate every minute of the end of the excruciating existence die with a little bit of peace and dignity.......

Hm, a real nail biter of a tossup there.

The argument is whether or not he should be assisting them with it. He's not forcing them to die a slow death... if they want to, they are more than welcome to pull the trigger on their own accord.

Not disagreeing with what you said, but just offering the other side.

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

The argument is whether or not he should be assisting them with it. He's not forcing them to die a slow death... if they want to, they are more than welcome to pull the trigger on their own accord.

Not disagreeing with what you said, but just offering the other side.

You apparently overlooked the "peace and dignity" part of my post.

I'm well aware that there are myriad ways for a terminally ill person to kill him or herself.

Pardon the snark, I know you're not being a jerk, but there's a huge difference between helping someone painlessly and peacefully medicate themself to death and asking someone to blow their head off because of their illness. It wouldn't seem exactly proper to invite your family over to spend your last moments with you that way.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

The argument is whether or not he should be assisting them with it. He's not forcing them to die a slow death... if they want to, they are more than welcome to pull the trigger on their own accord.

Not disagreeing with what you said, but just offering the other side.

I think the true "other side" is that the means to end your life shouldn't be provided at all, no matter what the circumstances.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

Forcing someone to die an agonizingly slow, painful, miserable death while absolutely hating every minute of the end of their excruciating existence, OR letting someone with a terminal illness which will lead to a slow, painful, miserable death which will cause them to hate every minute of the end of the excruciating existence die with a little bit of peace and dignity.......

Hm, a real nail biter of a tossup there.

Agree one hundred percent.....

I wish Kristy Swanson would run for Congress...