Comments on: The Case Against Euthanasia http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/ Bill Muehlenberg's commentary on issues of the day... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:27:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Bill Muehlenberg http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/comment-page-1/#comment-209158 Bill Muehlenberg Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:22:23 +0000 http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/#comment-209158 Thanks again Sue - this news item just in: http://www.smh.com.au/world/dutch-hold-inquiry-as-number-of-euthanasia-cases-continues-to-rise-20100621-ys85.html Bill Muehlenberg, CultureWatch Thanks again Sue – this news item just in: www.smh.com.au/world/dutch-hold-inquiry-as-number-of-euthanasia-cases-continues-to-rise-20100621-ys85.html

Bill Muehlenberg, CultureWatch

]]> By: Bill Muehlenberg http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/comment-page-1/#comment-209100 Bill Muehlenberg Sat, 25 Sep 2010 01:46:04 +0000 http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/#comment-209100 Thanks Sue No, Holland still goes down the tubes in this regard. The minister responsible for legalizing euthanasia there now is full of regret, wishing she had never gone down that path. Els Borst, who was the Health Minister for the Netherlands (1994 to 2002), and was instrumental in getting it legalized in 2001, now thinks it was the wrong move: http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/dec/09120207.html And you might consult some of my newer articles on this: http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2010/09/22/clear-thinking-on-euthanasia/ http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2010/09/24/euthanasia-and-compassion/ Bill Muehlenberg, CultureWatch Thanks Sue

No, Holland still goes down the tubes in this regard. The minister responsible for legalizing euthanasia there now is full of regret, wishing she had never gone down that path. Els Borst, who was the Health Minister for the Netherlands (1994 to 2002), and was instrumental in getting it legalized in 2001, now thinks it was the wrong move: www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/dec/09120207.html

And you might consult some of my newer articles on this:
www.billmuehlenberg.com/2010/09/22/clear-thinking-on-euthanasia/
www.billmuehlenberg.com/2010/09/24/euthanasia-and-compassion/

Bill Muehlenberg, CultureWatch

]]> By: Sue http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/comment-page-1/#comment-209066 Sue Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:44:34 +0000 http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/#comment-209066 Hello again! Thanks for your comment, Bill,and further reading helps. Another quick question pls....Do you know what is presently happening in the Netherlands? I read the architect of the euthanasia law is regretful now of listening to the political and social influences of that time. Are the laws the same, Dutch citizens still carrying cards in their wallets stating no euthanasia for them if they unexpectedly find themselves in the hospital? Do they see the error in the ways (1991 Remmelink Report) and plan to repeal the law? Any info would be helpful. I plan to do get active in fighting it here in California and sharing with others! People need to be made aware!! Thanks Bill. In Him, Sue Bell, Brentwood, Northern CA Hello again!
Thanks for your comment, Bill,and further reading helps. Another quick question pls….Do you know what is presently happening in the Netherlands? I read the architect of the euthanasia law is regretful now of listening to the political and social influences of that time. Are the laws the same, Dutch citizens still carrying cards in their wallets stating no euthanasia for them if they unexpectedly find themselves in the hospital? Do they see the error in the ways (1991 Remmelink Report) and plan to repeal the law? Any info would be helpful. I plan to do get active in fighting it here in California and sharing with others! People need to be made aware!! Thanks Bill.
In Him,
Sue Bell, Brentwood, Northern CA

]]> By: Bill Muehlenberg http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/comment-page-1/#comment-208866 Bill Muehlenberg Thu, 23 Sep 2010 02:45:09 +0000 http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/#comment-208866 Thanks Sue Yes I am sure the worldview which is so prevalent in the secular West has something to do with all this. And yes i have dealt with it at other posts, for example: http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2008/05/26/the-unbearable-heaviness-of-being-in-a-world-without-god/ Blessings Bill Muehlenberg, CultureWatch Thanks Sue
Yes I am sure the worldview which is so prevalent in the secular West has something to do with all this. And yes i have dealt with it at other posts, for example: www.billmuehlenberg.com/2008/05/26/the-unbearable-heaviness-of-being-in-a-world-without-god/

Blessings
Bill Muehlenberg, CultureWatch

]]> By: Sue Bell, Brentwood CA http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/comment-page-1/#comment-208865 Sue Bell, Brentwood CA Thu, 23 Sep 2010 02:35:09 +0000 http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/#comment-208865 Hi, Bill! I, too, am doing a philosophy paper on euthanasia. I am thankful that people like you are out here expressing the truth and giving an accurate assessment of cultural trends. I am shocked at the slippery slope of decline in the Netherlands...and yet because of gentle wording and spotlighting specific end-of-life cases, the Comp. & Choices political machine is spreading from state to state here! I could hardly sleep last night! I don't know where I've been, not realizing what has been happening. How would you address the curious stats, in an essay as possible supporting evidence against euthanasia, that it is primarily well-educated, white males that chose to end their lives in Oregon..I am sure you already have an idea--it is their world perspective---making sure they are still their own masters, even in death...shaking their fist at God...I'm thinking it probably cannot be included in an unbiased essay, but maybe as a personal biased opinion at the end? I think you are very patient after reading the previous posts...keep on, keeping the faith...forgive me if you have commented on that already...haven't been able to read other posts...thanks again!! Sue Bell, Brentwood California Hi, Bill!
I, too, am doing a philosophy paper on euthanasia. I am thankful that people like you are out here expressing the truth and giving an accurate assessment of cultural trends. I am shocked at the slippery slope of decline in the Netherlands…and yet because of gentle wording and spotlighting specific end-of-life cases, the Comp. & Choices political machine is spreading from state to state here! I could hardly sleep last night! I don’t know where I’ve been, not realizing what has been happening. How would you address the curious stats, in an essay as possible supporting evidence against euthanasia, that it is primarily well-educated, white males that chose to end their lives in Oregon..I am sure you already have an idea–it is their world perspective—making sure they are still their own masters, even in death…shaking their fist at God…I’m thinking it probably cannot be included in an unbiased essay, but maybe as a personal biased opinion at the end? I think you are very patient after reading the previous posts…keep on, keeping the faith…forgive me if you have commented on that already…haven’t been able to read other posts…thanks again!!
Sue Bell, Brentwood California

]]> By: Calvin Cognac http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/comment-page-1/#comment-186504 Calvin Cognac Wed, 05 May 2010 00:40:42 +0000 http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/#comment-186504 Dear Bill, Thanks so much for this article. I had to find a con to Euthanasia and this is my number one source! I do not agree with all of these points but some of them I can not refuse but to go along with! You're an amazing writer! Thanks a ton! Calvin Cognac Dear Bill,
Thanks so much for this article. I had to find a con to Euthanasia and this is my number one source! I do not agree with all of these points but some of them I can not refuse but to go along with! You’re an amazing writer! Thanks a ton!
Calvin Cognac

]]> By: Bill Muehlenberg http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/comment-page-1/#comment-148731 Bill Muehlenberg Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:17:46 +0000 http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/#comment-148731 Thanks Lachlan I mostly deal with your concerns in this article: http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2009/07/29/more-reasons-to-keep-euthanasia-illegal/ See also: http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2008/08/06/more-objections-to-legalised-euthanasia/ Bill Muehlenberg, CultureWatch Thanks Lachlan

I mostly deal with your concerns in this article: www.billmuehlenberg.com/2009/07/29/more-reasons-to-keep-euthanasia-illegal/
See also: www.billmuehlenberg.com/2008/08/06/more-objections-to-legalised-euthanasia/

Bill Muehlenberg, CultureWatch

]]> By: Lachlan.P http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/comment-page-1/#comment-148711 Lachlan.P Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:15:26 +0000 http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/#comment-148711 Hi Bill i am currently doing a legal studies assignment and i am going to be trying to prove that euthanasia should stay illegal. I feel confident on my stance but there are a few scenarios that i felt didn't help my cause. For an examples the cases where a suffering individual whose pain can't be treated through pallative care must wait it out, that if euthanasia was legalised then perhaps the person wanting to die would administer the dose, and the people who want to end their life because they themselves think it is not worth living and they are against suicide but for euthanasia. I hope that made sense and i just wanted to know what your response to those points would be. King Regards Lachlan Pedersen Hi Bill i am currently doing a legal studies assignment and i am going to be trying to prove that euthanasia should stay illegal. I feel confident on my stance but there are a few scenarios that i felt didn’t help my cause. For an examples the cases where a suffering individual whose pain can’t be treated through pallative care must wait it out, that if euthanasia was legalised then perhaps the person wanting to die would administer the dose, and the people who want to end their life because they themselves think it is not worth living and they are against suicide but for euthanasia.

I hope that made sense and i just wanted to know what your response to those points would be.

King Regards

Lachlan Pedersen

]]> By: Bill Muehlenberg http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/comment-page-1/#comment-148645 Bill Muehlenberg Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:52:12 +0000 http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/#comment-148645 Thanks Kelly Yes there are many such cases. I present some of them here: http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2008/08/06/more-objections-to-legalised-euthanasia/ And you can use material of mine, but give proper acknowledgments of authorship, source, etc. Bill Muehlenberg, CultureWatch Thanks Kelly

Yes there are many such cases. I present some of them here: www.billmuehlenberg.com/2008/08/06/more-objections-to-legalised-euthanasia/

And you can use material of mine, but give proper acknowledgments of authorship, source, etc.

Bill Muehlenberg, CultureWatch

]]> By: Kelly http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/comment-page-1/#comment-148625 Kelly Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:50:52 +0000 http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2002/02/01/the-case-against-euthanasia/#comment-148625 Dear Mr Muehlenberg, I am also doing a school project on euthanasia. But I am looking at being unbias and gahering information on both sides of this argueement. I was wondering if you have any cases of non induced comatosed patients how have maded a natural recovery? The reason for this questions is i am creating a negative side to euthanasia and a point i am thinking of is the question of - is it possible to recover, therefore not need euthanasia. I realise that it is confidential information but I am not asking for personal, but rather a statistical view to recovery rate. I was also wondering if it was ok to include some of your views in my essay? You have some very good points and information. Regards Kelly West Dear Mr Muehlenberg,

I am also doing a school project on euthanasia.

But I am looking at being unbias and gahering information on both sides of this argueement.

I was wondering if you have any cases of non induced comatosed patients how have maded a natural recovery?

The reason for this questions is i am creating a negative side to euthanasia and a point i am thinking of is the question of – is it possible to recover, therefore not need euthanasia.

I realise that it is confidential information but I am not asking for personal, but rather a statistical view to recovery rate.

I was also wondering if it was ok to include some of your views in my essay?

You have some very good points and information.

Regards

Kelly West

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