Assisted Suicide

Should people be allowed to kill themselves? I don’t mean just because they want to, but should terminally ill patients (those with a progressive, incurable illness), or anyone else for that matter, be allowed to choose to die? The freedoms of liberty, property, speech and many others are protected under the U.S. Constitution; supposedly. Based upon the U.S. Constitution, people can make decisions about themselves and their lives and surroundings; usually if they don’t hurt others in the process. Essentially, we are all guaranteed certain freedoms. Freedoms such as life.

Assisted suicide is when someone is provided with the means (drugs or equipment) to commit suicide. The controversial topic is usually aroused when discussing someone who is clearly on their way to death; possibly a very painful one. Should victims of AIDS or cancer or other plagues and illnesses suffer the wrath of their worsening condition? Should they be allowed to kill themselves painlessly before their progressive state plunges them into a bath of agony?

Many places allow assisted suicide with certain laws in place. A retired Norwegian physician, Christian Sandsdalen, had his medical license revoked after he admitted giving a morphine overdose to a woman suffering from MS (multiple sclerosis), a condition where the immune system attacks the central nervous system, damaging the spinal cord and brain; physical abilities and cognitive abilities (the way the brain processes information) begin to fade away. He was not put in jail, but had his license revoked. In Finland, there have been many cases where someone’s friend or family member assists in their suicide. They simply inform law enforcement officials and nothing more is done. Germany has no penalty for assisted suicide. Neither does France, nor Denmark, nor Scotland. In many places there are just simply no laws dealing with the issue. No law of the land. Law of the Bible or any other religious text, however, may play a large role in such acts.

The Bible states that one must repent (ask for forgiveness) for the sins that they commit. But if you commit suicide, you’re already dead, so you can’t ask for forgiveness. For those who believe in the Bible, it is said that those who commit suicide go to hell. But what about the people who assisted in the suicide? They can repent. Can’t they? Can they repent for playing the role of God himself?

Whether you believe the Christian faith or not, the U.S. law was formed around it. When you go to church, you must swear upon the Holy Bible that your testimony is valid. So it is sensible to speak about whether or not it is proper to “play God” when discussing such a controversial issue in America. Should anyone be allowed to play the role of God? Is helping someone end their suffering playing God? Is it just out of sheer love?

Would you assist in the suicide of your mother? What if she begged and pleaded you to “..help set her free..”? Could you aid her in suicide then? What about a mother to her children? Ask Carol Carr, age 61.

 

Carr, an American woman from Georgia, assisted in the suicide of her two sons, Michael, age 42, and Andy, age 41. The two brothers both fell ill to Huntington’s Diease.

A normal human brain

 

This is an inherited genetic neurological disorder. The brain’s huntingtin gene normally provides information to produce the huntingtin protein. When affected, the gene produces a mutant protein resulting in an increase rate of neuronal cell death. This leads to the lack of neurological functions. Physically, victims will display uncontrollable, random jerking movements. Cognitively, victims will begin to lose the ability of planning and memory loss, both short term and long term appear over time. Psychiatrically, the victim will become anxious, depressed, egocentric, aggressive, and may develop many other unfortunate characteristics. With serious progression, patients mentally become different people, and become physically disabled. She shot her two terminally ill sons in June of 2002 and was sentenced to five years in prison.

 

A brain affected by Huntington

 
Should assisted suicide be allowed? If so, who should be allowed to assist? Can murderers be let off of possible punishment by saying that they assisted in suicide of another? Is it ethical? Is it moral? Is it playing with fire, or playing the role of God? Should assisted suicide be allowed with strict government regulation? Could the government successfully regulate assisted suicide? Is it the governments decision? Is it your decision; my decision; God’s decision? Who decides? For more information visit assistedsuicide.org

 

Drinkers !?

In recent news there’s all types of commotion about lowering on the drinking age , So I began to think. Would Being able to drink at the age of 18 make a huge impact on society ? Or are we already treating the legal drinking age as if it was 18 ? I believe that the Drinking issue has two Divergent points of view . From what I have seen and witnessed 18 year olds might not be able to handle it. Don’t get me wrong, I still believe the law should be passed . Most 21 year olds can’t handle it being the legal age. And we Im sure that at least 80% of people 18 years of age can Somehow Befall their way through Alcohol. Its Everywhere ! I can personally have Drinks in my possesion in under 30 minutes . But , because I know that it can Ruin my lifestyle , and even cost my life , I dont abuse it. Because , I know that I am better than that . I can admit I drink, But I can also control myself . Not to long ago, I witnessed a  guy smack another girl in her face. It was awful. I felt Grisly , As if I had maneuvered my hand across her cheek. Which in that situation the guy was lucky that the girl understood, and did not “Beat his ass”.  So, from there I came up with the opinion that maybe 18 year old Young Adults may not be able to handle it . I mean seriously . You might say that you can treat yourself with respect. But, Everybody wouldn’t admit that you couldn’t ! Thats Preposterous ! It takes a power deep inside of yourself to admit that you can’t keep your emotions as if you were Sober. The power that allows you to Sedatingly admit that you cannot drink, and control your actions. So , for all of you lightweight drinkers , Please try your hardest to keep your emotions for yourself. If it is Inevitable to StrangeHold your negative Comportment , THEN QUIT ! DRINKING IS NOT FOR YOU ! You DO NOT want to hurt any of your friends . Because thats when it gets evil (Mwwahhahhaa !)

BONUS :

If your friends actions similar , Then they need to quit drinking

Britney Spears Custody Fight W/ K-Fed !

I remember way back when, in the year 2000 when Britney Spears first released her hit song “Oops I Did It Again”. When everybody used Divertingly Joke about her song. When my older friends made a minor mistake they would would say “Oops I Did It Again” and then presume with the conversation. It was funny back then , And Nobody knew Just how much pressure would be on Britney Spears. And by far her position in life is not what anybody expected for this pop star to become. I totally forgot that Britney Spears had a baby and all , and my boy Krystofer (shout-outs 2 Chris!) had me notified that Britney Spears recently resolved a custody dispute with her ex-husband Kevin Federline . And it wasn’t just messy, it was expensive. Court documents show legal bills submitted on behalf of two law firms who represented Spears total more than $466,000. That’s on top of the $250,000 the 26-year-old pop singer has agreed to pay Federline’s attorneys. I find the fact that she would pay that much money for her own Attourney’s  Inept. But , I find it Nonsensical that Britney Spears would pay $250,000 for Kevin Federline’s attorneys ! Why she agreed to do it ? Who knows ? Its Britney Spears , She is a Crack-Head !

But still, no one is worrying about the financial wellbeing of Spears. Back in late October 2007, she released Blackout, her first album in four years, And refused to promote it.She spends only half of her monthly income of $732,868. The singer gives only $500 (or 0.0682 per cent) a month to charity, yet spends $16,000 on clothes. She is also thought to hold about $33 million in six high-interest accounts and owns a forest in Louisiana worth $6 million, plus investments in a number of properties. Here is how Britney Spears money is Disbursed (Whack!)

Britney’s Rich tastes

$49,267 mortgages
$16,000 clothes
$102,000 entertainment, gifts and vacations
$4,758 dining out
$35,000 for child and spousal support
$ 0.00 savings and investments (Remember her interest accounts were “thought”and Probable)

Anyways , I wanted to alert average people like you and me (assuming your not a celebrity or anything) that their meaning for money is Utterly different . You have to remember that she makes so much money , that its almost ridiculous ! That money that she spent on her case was nearly scrap change for her , You have to remember that for someone who spends $1,036,764 a year on keeping herself healthy – including regular stints in rehab , Its not what we value that same amount of money as. Us “average people” could be investing that money in buying a house , Or better . But no, People who make that much money , don’t see the other side of the world . They only get to see things in their way , So they don’t see all of the poverty and all of the shameless corruption with money all around the world. When Britney Spears could have spent under $10,000 and the outcomes will result the same way. But , anyways I wanted to give all of you readers a shout-out because nobody can make you read this . And if you are still reading this blog you care about what goes on around you in this world. Because this blog has nothing to do with fashion , Clothing , ect. (Although I was thinking of adding its own side section for all of that). But instead , We have created this blog to inform you about what is going on in the world . About how you might read things about these kind of things and not really pin-point about what is actually happening , or about why serious contretemps that may not have to do with you , still have to do with the world, Which Ultimately affect us! Me and Don , Hedonically like to inform others about things and the way they are . What else is this blog about ? Check the “about section” . Thanks for reading readers !