{"id":2092568,"date":"2023-11-07T08:02:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T13:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-helping-your-family-commit-suicide-is-not-compassionate\/"},"modified":"2023-11-07T08:06:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T13:06:41","slug":"no-helping-your-family-commit-suicide-is-not-compassionate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-helping-your-family-commit-suicide-is-not-compassionate\/","title":{"rendered":"Assisting family suicide is not compassionate."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fno-helping-your-family-commit-suicide-is-not-compassionate%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2092568&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A \u200dDaughter&#8217;s Journey: The Power of Choice \u200bin the Face of Death<\/h2>\n<p>On Oct. 17, CNN\u2019s Bianna\u2062 Golodryga <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/videos\/tv\/2023\/05\/16\/amanpour-ondi-timoner-medical-aid-in-dying.cnn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interviewed<\/a> \u200bthe filmmaker behind \u201cLast Flight Home,\u201d a daughter\u2019s chronicle of her father\u2019s final days before \u2064euthanasia. Ondi\u2062 Timoner, the brilliant\u200c mind behind the film, shared\u200b the shocking and \u2062courageous\u200d story of her father&#8217;s decision \u2064to choose \u2062his\u200c own fate rather than succumb to his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-short-history-of-how-anthony-fauci-has-kept-failing-up-since-1984\/\" title=\"A Short History Of How Anthony Fauci Has Kept Failing Up Since 1984\">terminal illness<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It\u200d was a moment of profound \u200bshock,&#8221; Timoner revealed. &#8220;Our entire family \u2064was scared. But we\u200b knew we had to stand by him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2-long d-flex justify-content-center\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-1433556110\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1379703300879-0\" class=\"mb-30\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-aa3052440dd666d4b62c9b7a0d4977e9 fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-aa3052440dd666d4b62c9b7a0d4977e9\"><\/div>\n<p>Timoner&#8217;s brother discovered a law in California that would grant their father the option\u200d of assisted suicide. &#8220;We were completely unaware of this,\u200b as our society rarely discusses death and\u2062 dying,&#8221; Timoner\u2064 shared.<\/p>\n<p>Timoner&#8217;s unwavering support for her father&#8217;s choice \u2064was a testament to her \u200blove, but it also shed\u2064 light on the misconceptions surrounding euthanasia.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, twelve U.S. states are contemplating \u200cthe legalization of euthanasia, while ten states already \u200bpermit it. Canada \u2062has even expanded its euthanasia program to \u200dinclude individuals who are not \u200cphysically ill.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064growing prevalence \u200cof euthanasia demands a compassionate and consistent response rooted\u2064 in our shared humanity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-833ce7c628f96c4ed1ea97227ffb04a4 fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-6\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-833ce7c628f96c4ed1ea97227ffb04a4\"><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caring for the Suffering: A Call for Compassion<\/h2>\n<p>The perceived need \u200dfor euthanasia stems from misconceptions about love, dependence, and compassion. According to\u200c a 2021 New York Times article titled \u200b&#8221;When Patients \u2063Choose to End Their Lives,&#8221; requests for euthanasia are often driven by &#8220;a \u2063loss \u200dof autonomy, a\u200c loss of dignity, a loss of \u2064quality of \u2063life, and an inability to engage in what brings meaning to people&#8217;s \u200blives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However, proponents of euthanasia have \u200ba narrow definition of a meaningful life. I witnessed\u2064 the profound power and goodness of life during my mother&#8217;s time in hospice last year, even when she was unable to interact with those around her. Love, not freedom\u200b from physical constraints, gave value to \u2063her existence.<\/p>\n<p>My family \u200dcherishes every precious moment \u200bwe had with her,\u200b and the \u200cthought of her cutting short her life fills\u2062 us \u2062with unimaginable sorrow. A peaceful death, like hers, is a lasting gift that instills hope\u200d in the hearts\u200c of the departed&#8217;s loved ones and community.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Embracing Dependency: The Preservation\u200b of Dignity<\/h2>\n<p>Undoubtedly,\u2063 loss of autonomy and dignity are valid\u200b concerns for those who suffer. Illness \u200dand death force us\u2063 to relinquish control, which feels unnatural in our modern\u200c society that idolizes independence. We often\u2062 mistake control for freedom and would rather choose death than live\u2063 dependent on others. However, \u200bsuffering does not diminish our self-worth. We\u200b can embrace dependence \u2063with \u2064grace and dignity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-5b3e036052d18080f0cea270f9352073 fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-10\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-5b3e036052d18080f0cea270f9352073\"><\/div>\n<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has\u200c exposed \u200bthe crisis \u2063in end-of-life care, particularly in\u2063 nursing homes and dementia-care facilities. Many fear\u2063 spending their final years in cold and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-russias-air-force-incapable-of-complex-air-operations\/\" title=\"Is Russia\u2019s Air Force Incapable of Complex Air Operations?\">sterile environments<\/a>, where their lives become burdensome\u200c to others. \u200bWe must prioritize\u200d alternatives to nursing homes and hospitals.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Joanne Lynne, a pro-life geriatrician quoted in The New York Times article, emphasized the \u200curgent \u200bneed for improved palliative and hospice care. &#8220;Decency \u2062in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/neb-gov-ricketts-says-only-documented-workers-will-receive-vaccine\/\" title=\"Neb. Gov. Ricketts says only documented workers will receive vaccine\">long-term care<\/a>\u200c is sorely lacking,&#8221; she stated. &#8220;Euthanasia cannot be a genuine choice \u2062if the alternative is a life of misery \u2063or financial hardship for the family.&#8221; The appeal of euthanasia diminishes when individuals can spend their final years at home, receiving high-quality care and surrounded by the love and \u200dsupport of their community.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Illusion\u200c of Compassion: Unmasking Euthanasia<\/h2>\n<p>In an era of rampant individualism and a disposable culture, euthanasia disguises itself as an act of compassion. Dr. Charles Camosy,\u2062 a distinguished professor, has extensively explored end-of-life issues.<\/p>\n<p>One aspect of our &#8220;throwaway&#8221; \u200dculture \u200bis the tendency to turn a blind eye \u2062to evils like euthanasia, exemplified by the deliberate change \u2062in terminology.\u2062 Euthanasia advocates now refer to it as Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), a euphemism designed to soften its image.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;By altering the language, we can avoid confronting the harsh reality,&#8221; Camosy\u2062 explained.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2063is crucial that we\u200b reject this deceptive terminology and confront the true nature of euthanasia.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Advocating for \u200dsomeone&#8217;s \u2062death and claiming it as compassion is a fallacy,&#8221; Camosy emphasized. &#8220;Authentic compassion is rooted in non-violence, \u200daccompaniment, pain management, and communal hospitality.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The solution to eradicating the perceived need for euthanasia lies in our commitment to caring for one another. This responsibility should \u2064be\u200c embraced, as human beings have thrived in communities throughout history. Dependence is not something we \u2062outgrow; it is a lifelong\u200b blessing. Forgetting this truth \u200conly\u200d amplifies our fear of death.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;To\u2062 experience\u2062 a good death, \u200cwe must \u2062accept it as a friend and face it &#8216;in community,'&#8221; Camosy\u200c wrote. &#8220;This \u200bis the essence of love: we may burden one another, but grace \u200cand love transform that burden.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-81a1570e82070aa35afde4604b904de0 fdrlst__b89e9-after-post-content\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-81a1570e82070aa35afde4604b904de0\"><\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u2063are some\u200d ways to improve the quality of palliative\u2063 care and end-of-life options \u2064for those who\u200d are suffering?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Inadequate support and care.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Instead of legalizing \u200ceuthanasia, we should focus on improving\u200b the quality of palliative care and providing compassionate end-of-life options for those \u200dwho are suffering. This includes ensuring that patients \u2064have access to\u200c pain management, \u2062emotional support, and spiritual care. It also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-helping-your-family-commit-suicide-is-not-compassionate\/\" title=\"Assisting family suicide is not compassionate.\">means creating\u200c supportive\u2064 environments<\/a>, such as \u2064hospice facilities, where individuals can receive \u200cthe care \u2062and comfort they need in their final days.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Respecting the Sanctity of Life<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most compelling\u2062 arguments against euthanasia is the belief in the \u2063sanctity of \u2063life. This belief holds that human life is inherently\u2063 valuable and should be protected at all costs. Allowing euthanasia undermines this\u200d principle and opens the door to a \u2062slippery \u2064slope where the\u200b value \u200band\u2063 worth of\u200d certain lives may be questioned \u200bor diminished.<\/p>\n<p>Every life, regardless of\u200c age, ability, or health condition, deserves to be respected\u200d and valued. By legalizing \u200ceuthanasia, we risk devaluing the lives of those \u2064who are elderly, disabled, or terminally ill. \u2063It sends a message that some lives are not worth living, leading to a dangerous erosion of our shared humanity and compassion.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Compassionate Response\u200c to Suffering<\/h2>\n<p>While euthanasia \u2063may seem like \u2064a solution to end suffering, it is not the answer. \u200bTrue compassion requires \u2062us to support and care for those \u200din pain, \u2064to walk with them through their journey, and to provide comfort \u2062and solace in their final moments.<\/p>\n<p>By\u2064 advocating for better end-of-life care, we can ensure that individuals facing terminal illnesses or unbearable suffering have access to the physical, emotional, and spiritual\u200c support \u200dthey need. We can ease their\u200d pain, alleviate their\u200d fears,\u2063 and grant \u2063them the dignity they deserve.<\/p>\n<p>Instead \u200dof choosing euthanasia, let us choose compassion. Let \u200cus choose love. And let us choose to value and uphold the sanctity\u200c of every life until its \u200cnatural end.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The power of choice in the face of death is a deeply personal and \u2063complex matter. It is one \u200bthat each\u200c individual and family must grapple with in their own way. However, as a society, we must critically examine the implications of legalizing euthanasia.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of turning to euthanasia as a solution, we should focus on providing comprehensive and compassionate end-of-life care that respects the\u2063 dignity and worth of every individual.\u200b We should\u200c ensure\u200d that no one\u2063 feels compelled to choose death\u200d because of a lack of support or options.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, our response to suffering should be rooted in love and empathy, guided\u200d by a commitment to \u200buphold the sanctity of every life.\u2063 Only then can we truly offer \u2064solace and support to those facing their final days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Oct. 17, CNN&#8217;s Bianna Golodryga spoke with Ondi Timoner, the filmmaker of &#8220;Last Flight Home.&#8221; The documentary follows the last days of Timoner&#8217;s father, Eli Timoner, who chose euthanasia over natural death due to his terminal illness. Ondi Timoner expressed her surprise at her father&#8217;s sudden decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2540,"featured_media":2092569,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2092568","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2092568","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2540"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2092568"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2092568\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2092569"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2092568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2092568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2092568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}