I think that voluntary euthanasia is perfectly fine, however I feel that it should be gated behind something to establish that the individual has a consistent desire for it rather than an impulsive desire. For example, an appointment should be set after the request for euthanasia, and the individual must still desire the euthanasia specifically at the time of the appointment(not merely beforehand nor afterward, as a lapse in their desire to end their life indicates their desire is not consistent).
I'm concerned at the precedent this creates. I have just as little faith in the virtue of doctors as I have in myself or the rest of humanity. Do people think there is no sadist among health professionals? Or those with homicidal tendencies? Are we really going to give these fallen people the state sanctioned right to murder?
Humanity is fallen and evil at its core. Maybe when euthanasia becomes the de facto way for the elderly to die then maybe more people will realise it.
In that case, you might as well completely separate yourself from humanity and never interact with anyone anymore. Everyone with power over others will, according to you, inevitably misuse it for evil so having anyone in any position of power would be a bad idea.
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We have laboured long to build a heaven, only to find it populated with horrors.
Humanity is fallen and evil at its core. Maybe when euthanasia becomes the de facto way for the elderly to die then maybe more people will realise it.
In that case, you might as well completely separate yourself from humanity and never interact with anyone anymore. Everyone with power over others will, according to you, inevitably misuse it for evil so having anyone in any position of power would be a bad idea.