Evil Brain: The problem with euthanasia is that some elderly or sick people may be pressured by relatives to take their own lives when they don't want to. Its not uncommon for very old people to have children who want them gone for their inheritance, or just to avoid the stress of taking care of them. I've actually been approached once by a useless guy who asked me if I could make his aged mother (my patient) pass on faster. Allowing euthanasia would give scumbags like him a legal way to get what he wanted. Old and sick people are the most vulnerable to suggestion, manipulation and pressure. It would be terrible if such people start being made to feel that they are being selfish or inconsiderate to their loved ones just by being alive.

Of course, I understand the need to help those who are suffering with terminal illnesses go out with dignity and without pain; but we should always be mindful of unintended consequences.

Alfa Seltzer:

There is a direct victim in euthanasia, albeit a willing one. But still a victim. If a terrorist knows that he would be tortured if captured, but still puts himself in a situation where he is captured and tortured, would you say he is not a victim as he brought it upon himself? I don't think so. There are also many collateral victims of euthanasia.

Alfa Seltzer:
Not withstanding, my argument was more about human interests in euthanasia staying illegal despite its necessity in extremely rare occasions.

wiegraf:

I love am. But I still haven't finished his book...how many years.. probably to do with that lazyness thing...

Have you tried epubs? I love those too. But you still need a device with a fairly big screen, most androids would suffice though. They're obviously much more superior to say pdfs when reading on mobile devices

wiegraf:

I love am. But I still haven't finished his book...how many years.. probably to do with that lazyness thing...

Have you tried epubs? I love those too. But you still need a device with a fairly big screen, most androids would suffice though. They're obviously much more superior to say pdfs when reading on mobile devices

musKeeto:
A friend I had the discussion with claims it isn't. Rather, it was based on occupation. Merchants, tailors, farmers.. all divided along these lines..

Personally, after having lived here for over 3 years now, I've noticed that those of darker skin are usually from lower castes. Most Indians would quickly deny it, but skin color's a real issue here. Most of the clerks, security men and cleaners are dark skinned. The 'ogas at the top' are usually light skinned..

No dey laff my username joor...

Logicboy03:


Did you also notice the bleaching creams? Gaddem....indians dey bleach....it is now even normal for brides to go through bleaching process before the wedding.

Also an indian/asian mag came under fire for using only light skinned indian models