It is possible that the United States Congress is planning to continue the work of Dr. Kevorkian. Perhaps a former States attorney, such as Congressman Kratovil, can give us his opinion on assisted suicide. While the proposed health care legislation does not actually provide poison, I think it comes close to advocating suicide.
There is a provision that would require doctors to provide end of life counseling. I suspect the advice would be along the line of, when a doctor informs you of your imminent death, you should not ask to be kept alive in the hope of a cure.
Where does a panel that will cost justify medical treatment, based on your age, become forced suicide ? Perhaps, that might be man slaughter. Another panel will consider the odds of a satisfactory outcome for your treatment. I think that demands that doctors violate the Hippocratic oath they swore to.This could be more than one crime. There certainly are some moral and ethical issues to be considered.
If you buy into this, off you go to a Hospice. There you will be kept drugged and comfortable waiting to die. You have probably agreed to the withholding of nutrition and fluids. Now the question becomes, will you die of the disease or of dehydration. It takes about a week for dehydration to kill you. How would an objective prosecutor view the Congressional plan?
Joel
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I think when everyone sees the final omnipotent bureaucracies and taxpayer bill, suicide will become a very popular health (and tax) option. Very thoughtful of them to pay for the Kevorkian counseling.
ReplyDeleteJoel actually needs to read the bill. End of life counseling is not required. The legislation merely says that Medicare will reimburse doctors for doing it. And end of life counseling does not mean counseling people to end their lives. It means counseling people on what their options are for their care when they are in a terminal situation. Joel needs to do some research before he spouts off. He shouldn't be writing about something he only "suspects."
ReplyDeleteThe health care legislation is bad stuff and should be defeated. There is no need to misrepresent it, though. The truth about this bill is bad enough.
Joe,
ReplyDeleteLook, I know this is a right-wing blog. There is no denying that. But the left likes to come on here sometimes to discuss articles or argue facts. Please stop letting Joel post. His posts are always blatantly made up stolen from somewhere else. It is really a disgrace to this site. Or at the least make him put *POSTER'S OPINION* (in bold and highlighted) at the top of anything he writes.
If you had a family member who battled cancer you will know what I mean.Hospice is suggested early in the fight but most people choose life. In the end Hospice is bought in but not till thousands of dollars are spent. Thank you Obama for making the tough decision that we would have had to make for our parents as to fight or just give up.(sarcasm)
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ReplyDeleteWhat are you talking about? With this your parents will be able to decide what they want.