Well l'm doing a speech on the right to die, but l can't think of 3 points for it
the three l've got are:
1. The difference between euthanasia and assisted suicide
2. ?
3. A case on this subject
Thanks!
Here's my experience about the "right to die."
My husband had ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease which is incurable and fatal. Within months of his diagnosis, he was totally paralyzed and could barely speak or eat. He refused a feeding tube. When I couldn't care for him any longer, I moved him to a lovely hospice residence where he could be made much more comfortable than he was at home. Within two weeks he made the decision to stop his breathing machine, the only thing keeping him alive. He died, by his own choice, the next day. He, I, and the hospice staff believed in the right to die with dignity.
Where's the line between assisted suicide, the patient's choice to refuse further medical treatment, assisted suicide, and euthanasia???
You might research the hospice philosophy and the right to die with dignity.
Good luck!
Are you for or against the "right to die"?
So far what you have looks like parts of a report. If you are supposed to be persuasive, you'll need to take a position on one side of the issue or the other.
Great start on your speech topic about the right to die. Let me help you come up with the second point for your speech.
2. Ethical considerations surrounding the right to die
Explanation:
When discussing the right to die, it is essential to explore the ethical aspects that surround this topic. This point will allow you to delve deeper into the moral and philosophical questions that arise regarding autonomy, dignity, and the value of human life. Below are a few sub-points you can consider addressing in your speech:
a. Autonomy: Many argue that individuals have the right to make decisions about their own lives, including the choice to end their life when facing unbearable suffering. By discussing autonomy, you can focus on bioethical concepts such as patient autonomy, particularly in the context of end-of-life decisions.
b. Quality of life: The concept of a life worth living varies from person to person. Explore the idea that individuals may have their own subjective assessment of what constitutes a life with acceptable quality. This perspective allows for an examination of personal values, existential questions, and the principle of self-determination.
c. Slippery slope argument: Address the concern that legalizing the right to die could create a potential slippery slope effect, where the practice could extend beyond the intended scope. It's important to discuss the safeguards, regulations, and safeguards in place in jurisdictions that have legalized euthanasia or assisted suicide to mitigate this argument.
d. Medical paternalism: Contrast the principles of patient autonomy with the practice of medical paternalism, in which healthcare professionals make decisions in the best interest of the patient without their consent. Discuss the potential conflict between these two perspectives in the context of end-of-life care.
Remember, these are just starting points, and you can expand upon them with your own research and analysis to tailor them to your speech.