Ideas from 'Against Euthanasia' by Yale Kamisar [1958], by Theme Structure

[found in 'Ethics for Modern Life' (ed/tr Abelson,R./Friquegnon,M) [St Martin's 1987,0-312-26602-2]].

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25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 2. Euthanasia

4050	We only allow voluntary euthanasia to someone who is both sane and crazed by pain

			Full Idea: It seems that voluntary euthanasia can only be carried out by someone who is both sane, and crazed by pain.
			From: Yale Kamisar (Against Euthanasia [1958], p.77)
			A reaction: A fair point, despite its obvious exaggeration. How much pain must someone experience before we permit them to choose euthanasia?

4051	People will volunteer for euthanasia because they think other people want them dead

			Full Idea: In the process of voluntary euthanasia we will sweep up some who are not really tired of life, but think others are tired of them.
			From: Yale Kamisar (Against Euthanasia [1958], p.78)
			A reaction: We could permit such choices. Or set up systems to eliminate such cases.