A Socialist View from Outside the Box

Euthanasia is a subject we either hold close, or try to keep as far away from as possible. It’s a touchy issue.

My reflection on the debate is more on the issue of what constitutes Dignity.

Dignity reflects basic human rights of virtue, respect, self-respect, autonomy and enlightened reason (be that religious or intellectual).

I have known several people who have fought, won and lost their battle with cancer and never have I seen more dignity in a person than when a single tear runs over the cheek of terminally ill friend while holding a photo of his family.

Just because you have cancer and fight the battle to the end, does not mean you do so without dignity.

I am NOT a Euthanasia supporter. But I am a believer in Autonomy within the bounds of governing law. From a legal perspective, The rational individual has the right to make decisions for themselves based around their own personal beliefs.