dilemma

Just want to share what my civics tutor had discussed with our class during GP lesson which actually made my head nearly burst. It's basically about ethical dilemma in the medical aspect. I realised that it is really difficult for me to really make a choice between the two arguments when both are equally 'correct'.

I shall write about euthanasia first.

View 1: Euthanasia would be used as an abuse. The majority of people seeking euthanasia is very vulnerable and can easily be manipulated by ill-willed people. They believe in the 'right to live'. Legalising euthanasia is the catalyst for the wholesale destruction of human kind. They believe that people should die naturally.

View 2: Euthanasia is a matter of personal freedom. It is a form of relieving pain, both physical and emotional. They believe in the 'right to die', or the right to a 'good death'. The desire to have control over our lives is a fundamental part of our humanity. They would like to have a choice about how and when they die.

Next, I shall write about abortion.

View 1 (Pro-life): The right to life. Life begins at conception. At this stage, the embryo has individuality and uniqueness and the building blocks for the development of life. Abortion is homicide. Unless this homicide is justified, perhaps because it is neccesary to save the life of the woman, then abortion is murder.

View 2 (Pro-choice): The right to one's body. We cannot force others to donate blood or kidney to save another person. Thus, it has been argued that women cannot be forced to deliver unwanted children. A woman's right to control her pregnancy outweighs any right claimed for the embryo, which is seen as not yet having the full rights of a person. Abortion is a private decision.

Till now, I still cannot decide which view I should stand by... A dilemma indeed... Anyway, just don't let yourself fall into these problematic situations and there would be no dilemmas to vex about! =]

'O' Level results gonna release this Friday. Getting real nervous and worried~ Have been trying hard to be optimistic but dare not to set high expectations or I may get real disappointed to myself. Hope everything goes well ba~

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