Posted by Scott L. Schofield on January 3, 2000, at 10:09:46
In reply to one life, posted by Diane on January 2, 2000, at 21:06:07
> I was talking about legalization of drugs. Sorry I didn't make that clear...my fault.
> BUT I agree with Cass totally. As long as you are NOT hurting anyone else it's ok by me. You live your life as you see fit. You only have but one life....you should be able to live it your way.
To continue to play devil’s advocate…First of all, when I said “to whomever”, it was my intention to include the self. If you are a devout Christian, suicide is a sin. As far as I know, suicide is not against the law in the U.S. (I’m not sure, since many states still have sodomy laws on the books). Also, I think such a law would be difficult to enforce using today’s technology and the existing infrastructure. Should drugs that have been developed for the expressed purpose of committing suicide be made readily available? Do we want those whose judgement is temporarily impaired during an episode of mental illness to easily take their own lives? Would it not be their right to do so? Would it hurt anyone else? Would the grief suffered by loved ones be deemed legally different for death by suicide than that by natural causes?
If ALL molecular compounds were to be made legally available to everyone, would that be in the best interest of all individuals? How about applying a minimum age requirement? Uh oh, law #1.
- Scott
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