Because of their brevity, you will be reading two related stories this week. Please read them in order.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-34166605
http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-ouch-28311809
After you have finished both stories, answer the following questions from the stories:
1. Who is the Archbishop of Canterbury? (Both his name and his position)
2. Why does Welby and other faith leaders oppose the intended "assisted dying" bill?
3. Is there a difference in calling the bill's action "assisted dying" rather than "assisted suicide"? What is that difference?
4. Who is Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain? Why does he support the bill?
5. Why does Nikki Fox, author of the second article, claim that the Dignity in Dying's study is misleading?
6. Why does Baroness Jane Campbell say that it's a "dangerous time" to introduce and pass such a bill?
7. The end of the second article mentions a patient by the name of Pam, who also opposes the bill. Why does she have the authority to voice her opinion on this issue?
8. What are your thoughts on this bill? Should "assisted dying" become legal in any country? Why or why not and under what circumstances?
Casey Coggins
ReplyDelete1. The Archbishop of Canterbury is Justin Welby. His position is against the bill because he believes it will show support for suicide when it is really a tragedy.
2. They oppose the “assisted dying” act, because they believe that it will give suicide support and show it in a good light when, in reality, suicide is a tragedy.
3. There is no difference in calling it “assisted dying” or “assisted suicide”, because, either way, that person is choosing to die and taking the actions to die, both things just happens to be the definition of suicide. They should not lighten the meaning of it by calling it dying; it is suicide.
4. Rabbi Dr. Jonothan Romain is the chair of the inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He supports the bill because he believes that someone who is living an unbearable life on their deathbed shouldn’t have to carry on in their misery if they don’t want to.
5. Nikki Fox claims that Dignity in Dying’s study is misleading, because another study shows that 70% of disabled people believe that there would be added pressure to end their lives early if the law was changed.
6. Baroness Jane Campbell states that it is a “dangerous time” for this bill, because many people these days have hard attitudes toward disabled people, and the passage of this bill would only put more pressure on disabled people to end their lives early.
7. Pam has the authority to voice her opinion of the issue, because she is a disabled person herself, causing the bill to directly affect her. She doesn’t want to die but believes that this bill would cause people to question why she is alive.
8. I do not believe that assisted dying should be legal anywhere; to me, it is kin to abortion and murder. There should be assistance services that offer care, love, and support, not death. I think this because every single person was put onto this planet for a reason and that a person would be doing himself an injustice by ending life too soon. As a Christian, I believe that miracles happen every single day and that when you have enough faith, you can move mountains. No one should ever give up living—it is a gift too precious to throw away.
Julie Brown
ReplyDelete1. Who is the Archbishop of Canterbury? (Both his name and his position)
Welby and he is like a rule maker
2. Why does Welby and other faith leaders oppose the intended "assisted dying" bill?
They believe it is morally wrong and it will mess up society.
3. Is there a difference in calling the bill's action "assisted dying" rather than "assisted suicide"? What is that difference?
Yes, if the person is predicted to die and is suffering they should be able to choose their own fate. Assisted suicide is when a person wants to take their own life, but does not mean they have to be terminally ill. There is a huge difference.
4. Who is Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain? Why does he support the bill?
Chair of inner-faith leaders for dignity in dying. He basically says there is no need to force them to carry on if they are dying and in pain.
5. Why does Nikki Fox, author of the second article, claim that the Dignity in Dying's study is misleading?
It has wider impliactions.
6. Why does Baroness Jane Campbell say that it's a "dangerous time" to introduce and pass such a bill?
Because there is economic downturn and austerity has led to a serious hardening of attitudes towards vulnerable members of society, with pensioners and disabled people being routinely branded as scroungers or accused of being a burden.
7. The end of the second article mentions a patient by the name of Pam, who also opposes the bill. Why does she have the authority to voice her opinion on this issue?
8. What are your thoughts on this bill? Should "assisted dying" become legal in any country? Why or why not and under what circumstances?
Yes, I strongly agree that it should be legal. If someone is dying with a terminal illness, they deserve to be in control of their own life and not feel like they have no choice and be forced to live against their will. That maybe someone’s dying wish and they shouldn’t have to suffer any longer then necessary. It is not fair and morally wrong.
Peyton Ochoa
ReplyDelete1.
2. Welby lives others should get behind not passing the bill due to the fact he feels that people will change their views on suicide. Instead of it being viewed as a tragedy, it will be viewed as being supported and the value of life will decrease.
3.Yes, assisted dying refers to the terminally ill patients, who are very mentally aware and can make their own decisions. When they end their its normally just to end the pain of their illness.
4. He is one of the chair leaders in the group dubbed Dignity in Dying,he believes that lives should not be forced to be lived if they do not wish to live it any longer.
5. Most people closely relate it with the disable and their lives.
6. The economic tulle that the bill will eventually devastate the regions.
7. She is very, very ill. With the illness she had, she was suppose to die a very long time ago, but instead she lived a long life. She's worried that people will basically have their lives taken from them.
8. I believe that the bill should be passed, I believe this because if people no longer wish to live, there is no need to force them to live.I believe it should become legal in any country because of the fact that I believe government and religion should be separated. Their should be an age restriction along with a psychiatric evaluation to make sure the person is in a sound mindset and is not just doing this out of spit.
Emily Free
ReplyDelete1) Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury.
2) He believes that the bill will mean that suicide is supported instead of being viewed as a tragedy.
3) If the bill's action were called "assisted suicide", it would have a much more negative connotation, even though the two words basically mean the same thing.
4) He is the chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He believes that if one is terminally ill and suffering and they wish to end it, then that should be their decision.
5) The bill may send the wrong message to disabled people.
6) She believes that the economic downturn and austerity has led to some negative thoughts towards disabled people.
7) Pam has a major disability and this gives her the authority to voice her opinion on this issue. She believes that having a disability doesn't necessarily equal an unhappy. She doesn't want people to look at her and wonder why she doesn't want to her life to end.
8) I don't think "assisted dying" should become legal. I believe that it could potentially send the wrong message to some.
Lauren Beatty
ReplyDelete1. Justin Welby, a faith leader
2. They oppose the bill because suicide would be actively supported instead of legitimized or seen as a tragedy. Also, they oppose because it would put others at risk for being persuaded or pushed to make this decision, such as the elderly. Lastly, they oppose the bill because of the potential future for the type of society we might become.
3. Yes, “assisted dying could be mistaken for relief or comfort while in the process of dying. “Assisted suicide” is much more direct.
4. Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain is the chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He supports the bill because he believes that when life becomes unbearable there is no reason to force someone who is already dying to carry on against their will.
5. She claims it is misleading because while 79% of the disabled 1036 people who were surveyed agree, 70% of disabled people who were surveyed from the disability charity Scope disagree. They say they would feel other disabled people would feel pressure to end their lives prematurely.
6. Jane Campbell believes the economic downturn has harshened attitudes to dependent people in society, such as the disabled.
7. Pam can voice her opinion because she was diagnosed with a terminal disease, MND, that has been severely life shortening for others. However, she is still alive 20 years after she was diagnosed.
8. “Assisted dying” should be legal to all who have terminal illnesses and are in severe pain. I do not believe that those with painful terminal illnesses should have to suffer through the rest of their days when they could die happily. However, circumstances should be kept strict. Only those with terminal illnesses, expected to die within 3-5 months, and in severe, excruciating pain should be assisted. Patients should also go through a few counseling sessions to ensure they are not being pressured to make this decision.
BRIAN PHAM
ReplyDelete1. The Archbishop of Canterbury is Justin Welby who does not support the assisted dying bill.
2. Welby and other faith leaders opposed the bill because it would mean that suicide was supported instead of being viewed as a tragedy.
3. I do not believe there is any difference in "assisted dying" and "assisted suicide."
4. Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain is the chair of the inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He supports the bill because if anyone was undergoing too much suffering or believes their life is becoming unbearable, then they have a choice.
5. Nikki Fox claims that Dignity in Dying is misleading by quoting a poll on disabled people being concerned about being pressured to die prematurely (70%). Dignity in Dying quotes otherwise that disabled people actually support the bill (79%) which contradicts with legit polls that Nikki quoted.
6. Baroness Jane Campbell stated that is was a "dangerous time" to introduce such a bill because of the economic downturns that cause people to believe that the disabled are always
benefitting when others are not, thus creating a stereotype and making the elderly vulnerable.
7. Pam opposes the bill and has the authority to do so because she, herself, is disabled. She cannot speak and has to deal with problems everyday, but living life is still a priority.
8. I absolutely despise a bill such as this and cannot even comprehend the origin this blasphemy. I do not ever want this to become legal in our country because the main point of a medical career is to care for people, and this bill does not fulfill that. Doctors could hate a certain patient and just "assist" them and be able to get away with it. How is "assisting" patients going to convince people that doctoral professionals are there to care for you? You NEED to live your life to the fullest, NOT throw it away.
April McCool
ReplyDelete1. Justin Welby, head of church
2. Went beyond legitimizing suicide
3. In assisted suicide, the patient is not I'll
4. He is the chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying, that when life becomes unbearable, one shouldn't be forced to carry on against their will
5. Disabled people are concerned about pressure being placed on other disabled people
6. With the economic downturn, it affects those that have been labeled as a "burden"
7. She'd want the choice wether or not to take her life and not have people wondered why disabled people haven't chosen to do so
8. If an ill person is enduring pain and it is unbearable then possibly. Although, I don't think it should because anyone who suffers from depression and are suicidal could harm themselves to a point of no return.
1. Who is the Archbishop of Canterbury? (Both his name and his position)
ReplyDeleteJustin Welby, Senior bishop in the Church of England.
2. Why does Welby and other faith leaders oppose the intended "assisted dying" bill?
They believe that to change the law it would replace compassion with a process that just gets rid of a person. Therefore eliminating being comforted on your deathbed.
3. Is there a difference in calling the bill's action "assisted dying" rather than "assisted suicide"? What is that difference?
Yes, because assisted dying you've already come to grasp your time is up. Assisted suicide just makes it look like you are a quitter and are giving up on life.
4. Who is Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain? Why does he support the bill?
He is the chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He says that he holds life precious but, when life is too unbearable you should have the freedom to end it.
5. Why does Nikki Fox, author of the second article, claim that the Dignity in Dying's study is misleading?
There are two polls which state that the majority of disabled people support assisted dying and also do not support assisted dying.
6. Why does Baroness Jane Campbell say that it's a "dangerous time" to introduce and pass such a bill?
She thinks that since times are tough people feel some sort f sentiment towards vulnerable people and would want them killed.
7. The end of the second article mentions a patient by the name of Pam, who also opposes the bill. Why does she have the authority to voice her opinion on this issue?
Pam herself has PMD and was said to die in 20 years but, now leads a fulfilling life. She feels with this new law people will just cut themselves short with any sign of death.
8. What are your thoughts on this bill? Should "assisted dying" become legal in any country? Why or why not and under what circumstances?
Under the circumstances associated with a terminal illness I feel that you should do what you want to your own body. On the other hand I feel that if we create a systematic way of killing terminal individuals it could possibly spread to where doctors have the ability to "play GOD".
So for my final opinion I would not like this bill in my country.
Abby Ingle
ReplyDelete1. Justin Welby; archbishop
2. he believes that it would mean that suicide would no longer be considered a tragedy
3. Yes, assisted dying refers to people who are very close to death, and it is a less painful alternative to suffering.
4. Chair or interfaith leaders for Dignity in Dying
5. the statistics in the article contradict each other
6. the economic downturn has led to "vulnerable" citizens being viewed as burdens
7. I think is should, but only under really strict and extreme circumstance. One article mentioned it becoming an option at 6 months to live, but if it does become legalized, I think it should be pushed back to 3 or 4 months. Also the person has to be very informed at the process and should have the option to change their mind at anytime. I believe that in some cases this option is a positive thing, because it allows for a peaceful passing, and ends suffering.
Taryn Dockery
ReplyDeleteJustin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, is the senior bishop of the Church of England.
Welby and other faith leaders oppose the bill because they think it makes suicide seem acceptable.
Yes, there is a difference. “Assisted suicide” provokes much stronger emotions that “assisted dying” because the vast majority of people are against suicide.Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain is the chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He is for the bill because he believes someone who is suffering should have that option instead of being forced to continue suffering. Fox thinks the study is misleading because a different disability organization had a study that produced the opposite results. Baroness Campbell says this because the economic downturn has “led to hardened attitudes towards vulnerable members of society.” Pam has the authority to speak on this issue because she is severely disabled, and does not want to die. I can see both sides of this issue. Suicide is not, and should never be considered an acceptable solution, but animals are put down when they are suffering, so maybe people should have that option as well.
1. Justin Welby is the archbishop and a afaith leader in the church.
ReplyDelete2. Welby and others consider it to be promoting ending one's own life.
3. "Assisted dying" implies that someone who is already on the path to death is quickening the journey while "assisted suicide" implies that anyone can simply choose to die.
4. Romain is the chair inner-faith leader of Dignity In Dying and supports the bill; Romain supports the bill because he believes people who are dying should have a way out when it becomes unbearable.
5. There is another study that shows the complete opposite of Dignity In Dying's that says over 70% of disabled people are wary of the bill, not supportive of it.
6. Due to the economic recession in the UK, many average citizens despise the disabled saying they are a "burden" to society.
7. Pam is disabled with MND in which she can only speak with technology that is controlled by her eyes and greatly shortens her life.
8. So long as it is only an option for those who are near death, yes, I think the assisted dying bill should be allowed to be passed. No one deserves to suffer or have their suffering prolonged.
~Blake E. Lockridge
Julie Morrison
ReplyDelete1. Justin Welby, and he is the Archbishop of Canterbury as well as a religious leader.
2. They oppose this bill because they want suicide to be viewed as a tragedy and for people to not be able to be assisted during a tragedy.
3. There is not a difference because if you're being assisted to die then you are giving permission to die. So, "assisted dying" would be similar to suicide.
4. Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain is the chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He supports the bill because he believes that if someone is suffering and believes their life is "unbearable" that they should be able to end it if they want to.
5. She believes it is misleading because it doesn't fully support the disabled people and doesn't get their full opinion.
6. She says this because of the economic downturn that is happening, and because of the hardened attitudes towards he vulnerable people of society.
7. Pam has the authority to speak for this bill because she is disabled and this bill is mainly turning towards disabled people who "hate life" but Pam shows how she does not hate her life and would not want to die just because of her diagnosis.
8. I believe that this bill should not be passed because people should not want to die, and that if they did want that, we should be there for them to try and make them change their minds. I also believe this because I believe death or wanting to die should b a tragedy to anyone and everyone.
1. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and faith leader.
ReplyDelete2. They believe it will result in a change of monumental proportions both in the law and in the role of doctors.
3. The jargon used results in different reactions. "Assisted suicide" generally results in more of a negative response than "assisted dying" does.
4. Chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He believes it is a religious option and not a mortal sin.
5. She claims, "It's potentially confusing because a survey from the disability charity Scope reports a quite different story". The amount of disabled people that Dignity in Dying claims to speak for is not the true amount.
6. Because of the economic downturn and vulnerable members of society.
7. She was diagnosed with MND, a severely life-shortening condition for most people.
8. I can understand why people wish for it to be passed. There are some people who dread their situations and wish to die rather than live. Constantly preaching to them about the greatness their life may hold in the future doesn't cure that. But like everything else, it can be used for bad instead of good in ways. I don't believe it should be legal in every country, considering not every country offers some rights; such as, free speech.
Kailee Post
Marlee Ashcraft
ReplyDelete1. Archbishop Welby; arguing against bill
2. They think they are not only legitimizing suicide it but actively supporting it
3. I don't think there is necessarily a difference in the names. It all depends on how you view the bill. Those in favor of the bill I feel would take "assisted suicide" and automatically get defensive and try and justify said bill.
4.Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain, chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He thinks lives are valued but there are cases where life is not necessarily livable.
5.70% of disabled people are concerned about pressure being placed on other disabled people to end their lives prematurely, if there were a change in the law
6. She feels like at this particular time disabled people are already being labeled as "scroungers" or "burdens". She may feel that if disabled people are already being labeled like this and the bill is passed then these people might feel as if the government is almost asking them to use this "assisted dying".
7. she was given a shorter life sentence because of her disease, but is still here. so who is to say that will not happen for others?
8. I don't think it should be passed because it is putting an added pressure on disabled people
1. Lord Carey is the Archbishop of Canterbury.
ReplyDelete2. Justin Welby and other faith leaders oppose the bill because is would mean that suicide would be “actively supported” instead of a tragedy.
3. According to the article, there is a difference in assisted dying and assisted suicide. Based on Dignity in Dying, assisted dying is where a terminally ill but mentally sane person is making this choice to take a prescribed medication to take their life unlike assisted suicide where the person is not mentally sane to make this choice.
4. Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain is the chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He supports the bill because those who have terminal illness are mentally competent and they should not be forced to carry on with life against their will.
5. Nikki Fox claims that the Dignity in Dying’s study is misleading because she believes the bill would have a negative impact on the most disabled and vulnerable in society.
6. Baroness Jane Campbell says its a “dangerous time” to consider passing it because of the economic downturn and austerity has led to serious hardening of attitudes towards vulnerable people of society.
7. The assisted dying bill is very hard to agree with and disagree with. Should it become legal in any country? That is a hard question to answer based off the culture of the country and religious background of the country. In some circumstances, for example, if a person battling cancer for years and according to their doctor had a days/weeks to live and they choose that option then it’s understandable. If someone who has not been sick for that long try to use the bill it would not be acceptable. Truly, for the bill to be passed in any country, it would have to be based on the people’s vote and not just the government.
Brandon Appling
ReplyDelete1.Justin Welby is the Archbishop of Canterbury.
2.They say that asking the doctors to kill people would be a "change of monumental proportions both in the law and in the role of doctors".
3. Assisted suicide refers to the action of supplying a suicidal person with the means to commit suicide such as giving them a gun or showing them how to commit suicide successfully. Assisted death likely refers to legally killing someone as a doctor, that has asked to be killed.
4.He is the chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying.
5.Because they say that 79% of the 1,036 disabled people supported this change in the law when in reality 70% of the people said they were concerned about the pressure being but on them to end their lives early.
6.She claims that people's attitudes have hardened with the economic downfall of the recent years and that many disabled people are just viewed as "burdens" on society.
7. Pam has the right to voice her opinion because she is still a human being despite her condition and she still does normal things that regular people do.
8.I think that this should become law in our country. I believe that there is nothing wrong with this and people that have these abilities should be able to choose if they live or die without being socially ridiculed.
Taylor Burge
ReplyDeleteThe Archbishop of Canterbury is Justin Welby. Welby and other faith leaders are in opposition to the bill because they say it will change the way suicide is viewed. It does make a difference in what you call the bill, when you call it "assisted dying" it implies helping someone get out of the misery a terminal illness can bring. when you say "assisted suicide" it implies something much worse. Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain is the chair in inter-faith leaders of Dignity in Dying. Romain agrees with the bill because he says there is no sense in someone who is already dying to have to suffer. Fox claims the study is misleading because it states that disabled people are worried what other people might do, not what they would do. Jane Campbell says it is a dangerous time to introduce this bill because the economy and people family and social lives could influence the decisions of the weaker members of society. Pam can speak about this topic because she has a motor neuron disease. I believe that assisted dying should not be legal anywhere because I do not believe that there is any excuse for wanting to do. There are so many people in the world who have an illness yes they choose to continue and live their life the best way possible. If they truly can not stand to live a doctor is not the person who should have to put you out of your misery, they joined their field to help save lives not help end them.
Drew Gardino
ReplyDelete-Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury.
-Because it means actively supporting suicide.
-No, there is no difference in assisted dying and assisting suicide, because in both cases you are asking someone to kill you.
-He is the chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He supports the bill because he believes that it is the persons choice to end their life.
-Because some people may think that if they are sick then they can get a doctor to kill them.
-Because of the economic downturn and austerity has led to a serious hardening of attitudes towards vulnerable members of society.
-Because even though she has MND, which disables her to talk and move any part of her body, she wants to live.
-I do not think the bill should be passed in England and Wales or any country for that matter. If you choose to support his than you are supporting suicide. Suicide is never the answer, even if you don't think that anyone cares about you I guarantee you someone cares about you.
Hannah Jackson
ReplyDelete1.) Justin Welby is a writer in the Observer.
2.) They are worried that by allowing the bill to pass it will support suicide instead of being viewed as a tragedy.
3.) I don't think there is a difference either way you are killing someone.
4.) He is the Chair of Inter-faith leader for Dignity in Dying. He believes that if someone is already dying and suffering and wishes to die then they can.
5.) She claims it to be confusing by other survey's. One said that 70% of disabled people are concerned with being pressured to die.
6.) She says it's a dangerous time because society already has a problem with harden attitudes towards vulnerable people with being know as "a burden."
7.) She has the authority because she is a person who "should" be consider this bill, but she doesn't because she doesn't want be to look at her and wonder why she's alive.
8.) I believe that the bill should not be passed because it is wrong. I believe that God has a number of days that we will live and it is not our right to kill someone. I believe that is we pass this bill then it will only expand further. We had a bill to kill unborn babies and that was passed, now we have this bill. If this bill passes, then what would later stop us from killing people who have no legs or people who have Alzheimer's? Will we say, "they don't even know who they are. They are a waste of space." It is not our right to have a say in who dies and who lives.
Nate Sanford
ReplyDelete1) His name is Justin Welby and he is a faith leader.
2) Welby believes that the bill would mean suicide is actively supported instead of being viewed as a tragedy. Other faith leaders and he also believe that a change in the current law of assisted suicide could occur and have detrimental effects on not just individuals but society, as well.
3) No, there is no difference in what people call it beacuse either way the doctors participating in the bill's actions are helping people kill themselves.
4) He is the chair of interfaith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He says he supports the bill because even though life is precious it should not carry on unbearably for someone who is dying because they should not be forced to carry on against their own will.
5) She claims this because Dignity for Dying says that the issue is not about disabled people, but they also said that they advocated assisted dying which is where deathly ill people that still understand their situation mentally take prescribed medication to end their life. These people they are referring to are, in fact, disabled.
6) She says this because the economic downturn and austerity has led to a major hardening of attitudes toward people of society that are vulnerable. These vulnerable, or disabled people are being viewed as being a burden, as well.
7) Pam has this authority because she is disabled and it is people like her that are being prescribed this medication to kill themselves.
8) I believe that this bill is completely and fully stupid. Under no circumstances should this bill be passed in any country because it is an utter denial that God, the one who created everything (this includes we humans; some people apparently can not grasp this fact), can use his healing power to completely restore those in bad health. These people participating and agreeing with this bill are acting in no Godly faith and are basically saying, "Well this person doesn't seem to have very long to live, let's just kill them." It is ridiculous that this is even being questioned whether it should be passed or not.
1.Archbishop Welby; Archbishop of Canterbury
ReplyDelete2.suicide would be "actively supported" instead of being viewed as a tragedy.
3.Dignity in Dying whereas calling it suicide would mean its voluntary when the situation is involuntary.
4.chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying, because when people are already dying to be forced to live on their life if they do not wish to.
5.Because suicide is voluntary whereas dying is not.
6.Because of the economic downturn.
7.She has MND.
8.I believe that the person who's life is on the line should have the choice to whether they want to end their life or not. I don't think it's fair for others to play God with another person's life.
Mayson McGee:
ReplyDelete1) Justin Welby is the Archbishop of Canterbury, his position is to basically a pastor to pray and bring people closer to God and the church.
2) Archbishop Welby says, "The bill would mean suicide was "actively supported" instead of being viewed as a tragedy." Welby and other leaders said, "That this bill goes beyond merely legitimizing suicide to actively supporting it."
3) I really don't think there is a difference in the two sayings. I think that "assisted dying" and “assisted suicide" are the same thing reworded differently. The doctors are killing people that are sick and that is not right. That is just not the right thing to do even though they are very sick. Let them die on their own without using “assisted dying" or "assisted suicide". People deserve to live as long as they can.
4) He is the chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He supports it because he is saying that we look at life as being precious but when life becomes unbearable there comes a time where the pain needs to be taken away with the act of "assisted dying" or "assisted suicide".
5) She is saying that it is misleading because they talk about how "assisted dying" and "assisted suicide are not the same thing. They also said that this is not directed at disabled people which is not true at all.
6) She says that it is a dangerous time to change the law, because the economic downturn and the attitudes towards vulnerable members of society and disabled people being normally accused of being a burden to society. She also says that this law on assisted suicide would be like an opening to those with something to gain from pressuring them into ending their lives.
7) Pam has the authority to voice her own opinion on this subject because this bill has to do with her. She is a disabled woman with motor neuron disease (MND).
8) No, I disagree with "assisted dying" because even though someone is in pain or sick that doesn't give us the right to take their pain away. God is in control of what happens so we need to stop playing God's role and let God do his thing.
Gretchen Whisenant
ReplyDelete1. Justin Welby is the Archbishop of Canterbury and believes the bill should not be passed.
2. They believed the bill went from "merely legitimizing it to actively supporting it".
3. Yes, there is a difference. Assisted dying is helping someone who is already dying discontinue their suffering. Assisted suicide is helping someone kill themselves before their body has begun dying. I think it could be considered homicide coming from both ways.
4. Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain is the chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He supports the bill because he believes that when life becomes unbearable, there is no reason for someone who is already dying who wishes to relinquish it to be forced to carry on against their will.
5. The surveys are confusing and contradict each other.
6. She says that the economic downturn and austerity has led to a serious hardening of attitudes towards vulnerable members of society, with pensioners and disabled people being routinely branded as "scroungers" or accused of being a "burden".
7. She has the authority to voice her opinion about this issue because she has a disability and it effects her.
8. I believe that assisted dying should not become legal in any country because the situation that you're facing when you consider this option could effect your decision, or depending on the situation, the decision could be irrational.
kayla compton:
ReplyDelete1.the archbishop of canterbury, or archbishop welby, is the head of a christian group
2. because it legitimatizes suicide as well as actively encourages it
3.when calling the article assisted dying it evokes less feelings thank assisted suicide would. suicide being a word with stronger feelings behind it for many.
4. he is the chair of dignity in dying, he feels that if someone is not going to live much longer and that life has become such a hassle for them there should be no reson for them to keep on living.
5.because they said the public support is on there side when 70 percent of disabled people said they feel they would be pressured into ending their life early because of the bill
6.because of the economy at a downfall and disabled people are being called a burden and many would use the assisted suicide to get out of life
7.because she has motor neuron disease and communicates by moving her eyes and she was only supposed to live a few years but ended up living 20+
8.i believe assisted dying should be legal to a degree. if a disabled person doesnt want to live out their life any longer because its too difficult or expensive i do believe they should be able to make a choice to live or not, as long as they are mentally functional. however i do feel like if this bill was passed it would get into the wrong hands and people who have no say for themselves such as those who arent mentally capable of speaking would be assisted in suicide because a relative or caretaker doesnt want to have to care for them anymore.
Paige Nolen
ReplyDelete1. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury
2. It would mean that suicide was supported instead of viewed as a tragedy.
3. Yes, saying assisted dying doesn't seem as harsh and wrong as assisted suicide. Saying assisted suicide makes people realize that this is people being asked to have help dying. More people will be against it if it is called assisted suicide.
4. Chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He supports it because he says that if the person is already dying why let them live in anguish, just let them die without being forced to live in pain.
5. because some say its a simple argument about choice but overs who are disables say it has much wilder implications
7. She is disabled and can only talk with technology using her eyes and she does not want to die.
8. I do not think the bill should be passed. Yes, some people do have tragic lives and are disabled uncontrollably, but God gave you the life he wanted to give you and no matter how it is He wouldn't have put you through that if he didn't think you could handle it. Suicide is never the answer, live your life to the best ability and die when you're supposed to.
Sam Andrus
ReplyDelete1. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury for the Church of England. Welby is against assisted dying.
2. Because they believed the bill went beyond "merely legitimising suicide to actively supporting it".
3. Yes. "Assisted suicide" has more of a negative tone than "assisted dying". Using the word "dying" helps to focus on the fact that the person is already on death's doorstep.
4. He is the chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He supports the bill because he believes that people have the right to choose if they want to endure pain up until their final moments or not. He calls it a "religious option".
5. She says that it is potentially confusing because a survey from the disability charity Scope reported opposite results.
6. She argues that the economic downturn has caused people to look at disabled people as being some type of "burden" and that the allowing the law on assisted dying would make an opening for people who have something to gain from pressuring disabled people into ending their lives.
7. Pam is severely disabled and really wants to stay alive. She feels that if the law is passed, then people may pressure her into assisted dying.
8. This bill should be passed in any or every country. People have the right to make their own life decisions. It is their life. If someone is in pain and knows they are going to die very soon then they should have the choice to die now or later. Its that simple.
Aaron Pugh 2nd
ReplyDelete1.The Archbishop'so actual name is Justin Welby, and he is the leader of the church of England.
2.They believe that the bill is supporting and encouraging suicide rather than just making it legitimate.
3. Yes, because dying is a general term and suicide is specific to the type of death. The difference between the two is helping some die that is going to die soon, and killing someone because they feel their life has no more purpose.
4. Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain is the chair of inter faith leaders for the Dying in Dignity. He beloved that if someone is suffering they should be able to choose if they want to suffer and prolong life. On the other had the process that he advocates makes sure the person is sane and is sure of their own actions.
5. Nikki states that when dialed people were asked how they felt, 70% said that they were concerned about others being pressured to commit assisted suicide.
6. Campbell feels that the disabled people of society will be discouraged and encouraged turn to suicide due to the economic crisis and them being labeled as "free loaders", and "burdens".
7. Pan has credibility due to the fact that she can not move anything voluntarily. She is in the position of someone who could possibly qualify for assisted dying. She literally can only communicate using her eyes.
8. Yes it should become legal. I think it should only if that person is dying and there is nothing that can be done. Also I feel like it should be consulted with the person, a jidge, and the persons family to be considered legitimate.
Gabby Traywick
ReplyDeleteArchbishop of Canterbury is Justin Welby and he is the leader of the Church of England. Welby and others oppose the 'assisted dying' bill because they believe it actively supports suicide. There is a difference in calling the bill 'assisted dying' or 'assisted suicide' bill because one intends it was something that was already taking place and the other one makes it sound forced. Rabbi Dr, Jonathan Romain, an inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying, supports the bill because he believes there is no reason for someone who is already dying to be forced to keep suffering. Nikki Fox believes that Dignity in Dying's study is misleading because the survey can support or oppose the bill. Baroness Jane Campbell say's it is a dangerous time to pass the bill because economic downturn has affected many attitudes of disabled. Pam has the authority to voice her opinion on the bill because she is facing a disability. I believe the bill should pass if it is only allowed for terminally ill people who have six months left and it should be legal in any country.
Hannah Glasscock
ReplyDelete1. Justin Welby; head of the Anglicans
2. Because it means that suicide would was "actively supported" instead of being viewed as a tragedy.
3. Assisted dying is when someone makes the choice of their own free will and takes prescribed medication which will end their life. Assisted suicide allows assistance to die to chronically ill and disabled people who are not dying.
4. chair of inter-faith leaders for Dignity in Dying. He says that it would allow doctors to prescribe a lethal drug dose to terminally ill patients in England and Wales who are deemed to have less than six months to live.
5. Because it just shows that assisted dying is the way to go and that it's not even about disabled people.
6. She says that the economic downturn and austerity has led to a serious hardening of attitudes towards vulnerable members of society, with pensioners and disabled people being routinely branded as "scroungers" or accused of being a "burden".
7. She is a women who has MND and doesn't want to die due to the passing of the bill. She enjoys her life even though she has to suffer with a condition.
8. I do not think that assisted dying should become legal in any country because some people who suffer from conditions like Pam, enjoy their life and do not want to give it up due to a passing of a bill. That bill comes from the opinions of people who don't even have a condition and they don't know what it would feel like if they were in the shoes of those people.