{"content":{"sharePage":{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"22893625","dateCreated":"1271419601","smartDate":"Apr 16, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Tassattack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Tassattack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1266260409\/Tassattack-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/svbioethics.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/22893625"},"dateDigested":1531982790,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Would you want to die?","description":"If you had a painful terminal illness, would you want to be able to choose euthanasia or PAS in order to end your life?  Would you support a family member that wanted to do this?  WHY or WHY not?","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"35130142","body":"i would only want to die if i could not actively interact with my family and friends and i knew i didnt have much longer to live. i would support a family member because it is what they want and it was their choice. i would be sad to see them go but i would have to support their decision and enjoy the time i had left with them.","dateCreated":"1299074831","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"bfetzer92","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/bfetzer92","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1297195865\/bfetzer92-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"35130448","body":"if i was really sick then yes i would want to die because if you cant do anything and your brain dead whats the point of living. my parents probably would be ok with this because they would know im in a better place and they wouldn't have to come visit me.","dateCreated":"1299075055","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"alecg1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/alecg1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322430","body":"If i knew that i was going to suffer a terminal illness. I would want to have the option of PAS. Because i would not want anyone remembering me ill. I think that it would be easier for my family, to have the option to say their goodbyes, and then for me to end my own life. I would want to be in control of when i die. If a family member of mine had said that they wanted a PAS i would totally agree, but would ask to be there. It is their decision and should have the right.","dateCreated":"1304087634","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"PaigePhillips10","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/PaigePhillips10","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322546","body":"if i were in a state of not being able to move or interact with others, with a unbearable illness, i would choose euthanasia. i rather end things and not live on having my family and close friends keeping their hopes up for something that was never going to change. i know it'd be hard for all them, but in the long run i know it'd be the right choice.","dateCreated":"1304087711","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"kelllypalenchar","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/kelllypalenchar","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322622","body":"If I was suffering from a painful illness and could no longer communicate or contribute anything to society or my family I would want to die. If I was unable to survive without the aid of the hospital and the machines I would be attached to, I would feel as though I should not continue living. Of course my family would have a hard time accepting this choice but I know they would support me and whatever decision I choose for my own well being.","dateCreated":"1304087775","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"MDesalvio1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MDesalvio1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322660","body":"Yes, if I was a vegetable and couldn't function on my own..I would want to die. I would feel like a burden on my family, and I hate feeling like a bother to anyone. Let alone with an unmanageable illness.","dateCreated":"1304087813","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"EmilyWean1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/EmilyWean1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322704","body":"If I knew that I was definitely not going to live, and was in a vegetative state, I would elect to die.  If I made no improvements and had a very slim chance of getting any better, there would be no point in living in my opinion.","dateCreated":"1304087857","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"1234SINKO","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/1234SINKO","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322746","body":"If I were in a situation where I had no chance of living a fulfilled life, I would want to be euthanized or taken off any machines. There is no reason to put finical strain on your family or make them watch you live in a vegetable-like state. I would fully support a family member who wanted to die, it is their life; it is their choice.","dateCreated":"1304087878","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"rachel.smith","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/rachel.smith","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322816","body":"If I was dying from an illness that I knew I was not going to be able to fight I would want my family to pull the plug. I feel that it would be the best choice for me. I wouldn't want a machine to keep me alive. If one of my family members was ever in this position I wouldn't want them to suffer. I would pull the plug on their life. What is the point of living if you cant experience any part of life?","dateCreated":"1304087922","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"kellyreilly-rice","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/kellyreilly-rice","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322834","body":"If I understood that I was going to die eventually I wouldn't want to drag out my family's suffering even longer and just make them watch me die. Also, I wouldn't want them to drag out my life longer if I wasn't conscious of the situation.","dateCreated":"1304087929","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"jpeffer23","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/jpeffer23","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322840","body":"If I was suffering from a painful terminal illness with no scientific proof that I would be able to recover, I would want the option to choose euthanasia for myself, and would fully support anyone who wanted this for themselves because I feel the same way.","dateCreated":"1304087929","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"briannalohman","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/briannalohman","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38372428","body":"If I was in a situation with a lot of pain or when I would not be able to move anymore I would want to die. I also wouldn't want to be hooked up to any kind of machine and put my family through seeing me like that.","dateCreated":"1304258275","smartDate":"May 1, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"ElizabethMills2","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/ElizabethMills2","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":12}]},{"id":"22893583","dateCreated":"1271419531","smartDate":"Apr 16, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Tassattack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Tassattack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1266260409\/Tassattack-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/svbioethics.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/22893583"},"dateDigested":1531982792,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Jack Kevorkian","description":"Was Dr. Kevorkian wrong in providing PAS to hundreds of individuals?  Was he wrong in euthanizing Thomas Youk?  Support your opinion and respond to at least one classmate.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"35130074","body":"I agree with Tyler. Dr. Kevorkian was not wrong in his work his patient wanted to die and he took every precaution in killing him.","dateCreated":"1299074801","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"jesseAC","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/jesseAC","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"35130224","body":"I agree with Andrew, Dr. Kevorkian was not wrong by providing PAS to hundreds of individuals. He was also not wrong by euthanizing Thomas Youk because Thomas knew what Dr. Kevorkian was doing and signed papers.","dateCreated":"1299074897","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"ErinGeiter","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/ErinGeiter","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"35130500","body":"I agree with Emily. I don't think he was wrong for helping Thomas Youk. I think Thomas has the right to decide what to do with his life. Dr. Kevorkian made sure that Thomas knew what he was doing before he went through with it so I don't think he was wrong.","dateCreated":"1299075088","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"danalinsky","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/danalinsky","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322232","body":"I don't think that Dr. Kevorkian was wrong to euthanize Thomas. I think that he did go about it the wrong way. I think that the family should have been evolved and should have been there to hold his hang and say goodbye. Thomas clearly knew what he wanted to do, he didn't even want to wait to die, he even signed 2 papers stating that this is what he wanted","dateCreated":"1304087452","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"PaigePhillips10","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/PaigePhillips10","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322524","body":"I think he was right to a certain extent because he was putting the people out of their misery. On the other side, I think it was wrong that he killed Tom so publically. That was something that was private and shouldn't have been used as an example.","dateCreated":"1304087695","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"jpeffer23","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/jpeffer23","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322530","body":"I think that Jack Kevorkian was right in what he was doing. I feel like if i was in Thomas Youks position that I would want to die too.","dateCreated":"1304087700","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"PaigePriestas","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/PaigePriestas","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322538","body":"I agree with Erin. I think that Dr. Kevorkian was justified in what he did because Thomas signed papers and his family fully supported him. It would have been nice if the family could have been there to support him in his final moments, but I understand why they were not able to do that. Kevorkian was helping people do what they wanted.","dateCreated":"1304087709","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"rachel.smith","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/rachel.smith","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322636","body":"I agree with Dana. I do not think that Jack Kevorkian was wrong in providing PAS to hundreds of individuals because it was what they wanted for themselves.  I also do not believe he was wrong in euthanizing Thomas Youk because it was his choice to die on his own free will because he was not living a meaningful life.","dateCreated":"1304087782","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"briannalohman","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/briannalohman","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322784","body":"I agree with Paige if I was in that position I would want to die.","dateCreated":"1304087899","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"EmilyWean1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/EmilyWean1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322862","body":"I think that Jack Kevorkian was was right in what he did because Thomas was in a lot of pain and couldn't take it anymore.","dateCreated":"1304087959","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"ElizabethMills2","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/ElizabethMills2","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322888","body":"Thomas Youk was not having a good life.  He feared of choking everyday.  I feel the Jack Kevorkian did a good deed by putting a miserable person out of their misery.","dateCreated":"1304087972","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"1234SINKO","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/1234SINKO","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"38322934","body":"I agree with Kevorkian if i wanted to die peacefully then i would.","dateCreated":"1304087999","smartDate":"Apr 29, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"kellyreilly-rice","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/kellyreilly-rice","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":11}]},{"id":"22893501","dateCreated":"1271419404","smartDate":"Apr 16, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Tassattack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Tassattack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1266260409\/Tassattack-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/svbioethics.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/22893501"},"dateDigested":1531982793,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Is Active Euthanasia ethical?","description":"Should doctors be able to actively euthanize patients that request it?  Should there be regulations on how it is done?","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"35129414","body":"i agree with riley, its the persons right to choose what they want to do but only under certain regulations would it classify as being ethical.","dateCreated":"1299074306","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"kaylahudak","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/kaylahudak","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"35129622","body":"I think active euthanasia should be legal, and even though it could be considered unethical, because it can seem to be murder, its really not if its under the persons consent. And even though i think it should be legal, i believe it should defiantly have restrictions. There should be many guidelines to how it is done and under what circumstances.","dateCreated":"1299074486","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"samanthamorin","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/samanthamorin","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1297200063\/samanthamorin-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"35129628","body":"I agree with Kayla and Riley.  It is ultimately up to the person who is suffering the illness on what they want to do.  However, there should be some regulations depending on how ill the patient is.","dateCreated":"1299074488","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"RachelPetraglia","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/RachelPetraglia","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"35129698","body":"Doctors should be allowed to actively euthanize patients but with several regulations. These should include who gets it, why, and I also believe the family should be involved in the decision. I think that there should be special doctors that are specific to this procedure to be sure they know what they are doing and that it is carried out correctly.","dateCreated":"1299074545","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"rebekah.evangelista","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/rebekah.evangelista","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"35129732","body":"I agree with Riley. Euthanasia should be legal but the person has to be terminally ill and should be aware of what they are doing before they sign for it. If the person is incapable of making the decision for themselves then the family should be able to do it for them.","dateCreated":"1299074569","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"danalinsky","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/danalinsky","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"35129754","body":"Doctors should be able to give patients active euthanasia only if they request it and the family agrees with the decision.","dateCreated":"1299074581","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"ErinGeiter","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/ErinGeiter","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"35129804","body":"I think it is ethical, but it should just be for patients who are terminally ill or suffering a great deal. But the doctor should only offer it when the patient asks for it.","dateCreated":"1299074610","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"jesseAC","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/jesseAC","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"35130198","body":"I think it is ethical but should be followed under very strict guidlines.","dateCreated":"1299074867","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"emilypolefka","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/emilypolefka","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1297258624\/emilypolefka-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"35130236","body":"A person should have the choice for Euthanasia because I think if a person really wants to die they should not be the one to kill themselves because I think suicide is more unethical then euthanasia.","dateCreated":"1299074909","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"AndreiGausling","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/AndreiGausling","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"35130256","body":"Doctors should be able to actively euthanize a patient only if they have a terminal illness or if they are in extreme pain and are suffering a lot. The patient should have to request it and know what they are doing.","dateCreated":"1299074922","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"andrewvargas1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/andrewvargas1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"35130334","body":"I think it all depends on the situation the patient is in. If the person is completely mentally stable then they should be allowed to have the option.","dateCreated":"1299074979","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"jburke9","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/jburke9","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"35130354","body":"i think it is only ethical under tight circumstances. the person should be terminal and be in pain that cant be controlled. plus it should be upon their request not the doctors.","dateCreated":"1299074989","smartDate":"Mar 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"bfetzer92","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/bfetzer92","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1297195865\/bfetzer92-lg.jpg"}}],"more":3}]}],"more":false},"comments":[]},"http":{"code":200,"status":"OK"},"redirectUrl":null,"javascript":null,"notices":{"warning":[],"error":[],"info":[],"success":[]}}