Euthanasia

[Katman]

You haven't met enough MP's.....

MPs don't get to draft new legislation.

That's the job of the Parliamentary Counsel Office.

[jasonu]

I'm confident that if a change to the law was implemented they would employ very clever minds to adequately word the legislation.

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Do you think they will ask some Australians to write it?.....

[TheDemonLord]

I'm confident that if a change to the law was implemented they would employ very clever minds to adequately word the legislation.

I think your doubts are unfounded.

The US Obscenity Laws, in particular the 'I'll know it when I see it' threshold
The 1994 Assault Weapons Ban, in particular what constitutes a 'sporting purpose'
Fair Use Policy in regards to Copyrighted Material, in particular Youtube videos and what is and isn't Fair Use
Numerous Rape/Sexual assault laws globally, in particular laws that define rape as a Penis entering the Vagina Only (so it's legal if you stick it up her Arse, and it's impossible to be raped by a woman)

That's off the top of my head.

Now, although I don't have a high opinion of Government Depts, even if it was written by Very Clever People, I'm not sure that every facet in such a process could be adequately described - hence why I said ultimately it would likely have to be heard by a Judge (very much akin to the 'I'll know it when I see it' test for Obscenity).

[bogan]

When a Law is written, it has to be written in such a way to cover off all the relevant scenarios, to clearly define what is and isn't legal. In many ways there are similarities between that and Scripting - where I have to cover off all the relevant variables so that the script executes the function as required, if I don't the Script will either fail to execute completely or worse, execute with unintended side effects.

If a law is poorly written (as in is Vague, overly broad or subject to interpretation) then they tend to be ineffective (except for the Lawyers who get to spend hours arguing over these bad laws to a tidy hourly rate).

As stated prior, I support the concept and I welcome discussion, I'm just not sure that we can write legislation to cover off every relevant scenario. The closest I can think of would be where someone who wanted to die would have a hearing in front of a judge, but even that has some issues that I myself wouldn't be keen on.

Fucking script-kiddies...

Cpp master race already has it sussed.

if (self.utility < 0 & self.will_to_live < 0)
delete self;

[Woodman]

What about people with depression or other mental illnesses? They won't be allowed to euthanase because they are deemed to be not of sound mind although their whole existence can be a living hell. Is that discrimination?

[Katman]

Well it looks like the discussion will finally be had.

http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/politi...ore-parliament

[Swoop]

It would be nice to think that sense will prevail, a good debate and the bill passing into law so that people can chose to die with dignity and less suffering.
Sadly I suspect that too many religious weirdos will block this from happening.

[Scubbo]

[Oakie]

Well it looks like the discussion will finally be had.

Looks like we're on the same side in this discussion. Had to happen sooner or later I guess.

[Katman]

It's probably time to resurrect this thread.

[Kickaha]

My father has been unwell for sometime although he has improved a little, but at one stage he said if that was an option he would have taken it, he wouldn't qualify under the conditions as I understand them though

[Katman]

...but at one stage he said if that was an option he would have taken it...

And if your father is of sound mind, then no-one should have the right to prevent him implementing that option.

[TheDemonLord]

It's probably time to resurrect this thread.

Given the topic, That is exceptionally Ironic.

I'm not sure if it's intentional or not - but well played.

[Katman]

I must say, I'm highly surprised this subject doesn't seem to be generating any discussion anymore.

Donald Trump must be consuming everyone's undivided attention.

[mashman]

I must say, I'm highly surprised this subject doesn't seem to be generating any discussion anymore.

Donald Trump must be consuming everyone's undivided attention.

Sanctioned legal ways to die Number 1: Check the legislation... which, like a great many other things in life, we're only likely to do should we need it.