Assisted suicide is unquestionably wrong. The moment we cross that barrier, we will end up artificially ending the lives of those that don’t measure up to a certain societal standard.
Having said that, I also believe it to be wrong to try and extend life where there is no reasonable chance to save it.
By reasonable, I mean when all treatments are no longer holding death and disease at bay.
I completely understand where you are coming from. I just went through the death of a 37 year old mother of 4, who had a brain aneurysm, with such force, it destroyed 1/2 her brain and pushed the other half crashing against her skull.
I cannot speak for others.....but for me, come hell and high waters, I'm coming back. I've already told my family to keep me alive, no matter WHAT anyone says.
If He thinks I and my family have had enough, he will end mine and my family's suffering. I WILL NOT leave it to a mere mortal to make such a decision.
By reasonable, I mean when all treatments are no longer holding death and disease at bay.
NOBODY is suggesting that extraordinary means of life support be used for extensive periods of time (though it must be pointed out that food and water are NEVER considered "extraordinary" as they are required by everyone). The problem is when methods are used that are designed to end life.