Stanton Moore
morose bourgeoisie
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It strikes me as odd that so many here claim to be unafraid of death. I assume it's a form of denial.
It strikes me as odd that so many here claim to be unafraid of death. I assume it's a form of denial.
What is so odd about it? It is rather ignorant of you to make such assumptions.
Death comes to us all. There is no way to escape it. I have been up close and personal with the process of death and I have seen the agony of living, the frustrations of dying, and the absolute peace and freedom that finally comes with the act of death.
I know that I have people waiting for me on the other side of this life, so what do I have to fear? Instead I fear the unknown element (as I always do... reality doesn't scare me, my own mind does) of how I will die.
It strikes me as odd that so many here claim to be unafraid of death. I assume it's a form of denial.
thinking it's odd makes me ignorant? Don't make your point by being insulting.
Yeah, I've had plenty of experience with death too, and I still have the 'ignorant' opinion that young people cliaiming to not fear it is odd. Opinions differ.
I was referring to the part you are ignoring: "I assume it's a form of denial."
I find that to be an ignorant statement.
I replied to what you wrote, not what you think you implied. You wrote "What is so odd about it? It is rather ignorant of you to make such assumptions". That's exactly what you wrote. So learn how to express yourself more clearly.
Dying is a much less scary idea to me than suffering in this life with no hope of recovery. If I were diagnosed with terminal cancer tomorrow, I'd certainly like to have the option of euthanasia and die a quick, painless death than drag out a terminal illness. I don't see what's odd about that...
You and everyone else.Contemplate ceasing to exist. That always ties my mind in knots.
It strikes me as odd that so many here claim to be unafraid of death. I assume it's a form of denial.
Because your not suppose to just give up, there's always a fight even if your doctor thinks you're gonna die.
It's just a fear of the end of self. If you think about it, you experience the end of self a number of times in your lifetime. No denial involved.
Who decided that you're not supposed to give up? Why is that way right and euthanasia wrong? Why put one's self and family through years of hardship? If someone decides they want to try to fight because they want to, fine. But no one should feel like they have to endure suffering just because society decides fighting was more noble than accepting death and going with peace and dignity. IMHO.
It strikes me as odd that so many here claim to be unafraid of death. I assume it's a form of denial.
yes, if we want to be conceptual about it, change is a form of death -- the old self dies and is cast aside so the new self can live. Either we're already dead, or we're constantly molting as we change and grow. Death is just another one of those large transitions, where no one is quite sure what happens next... although the body itself is dead.
I think learning to embrace change and let go of old selves in my life has helped me fear death less. i know the futility of holding onto things past their time.
I agree. maybe for one person, the desire to fight is a choice of courage; for others, it might just be conformity or fear, or even just being directed by others. I don't think anyone is obligated to fight, I think it depends on the person and situation and which choice is more of a growing experience. But in the end, everyone still gets to choose, and to take responsibility for that choice.
But also, I've passed out, got knocked out, and go to sleep on a daily basis. At worst death is like that, except you just don't wake up again. There will be nobody to be afraid then, so why feel sorry for that non-person?
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Who decided that you're not supposed to give up? Why is that way right and euthanasia wrong? Why put one's self and family through years of hardship? If someone decides they want to try to fight because they want to, fine. But no one should feel like they have to endure suffering just because society decides fighting was more noble than accepting death and going with peace and dignity. IMHO.
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Who decided that you're not supposed to give up? Why is that way right and euthanasia wrong? Why put one's self and family through years of hardship? If someone decides they want to try to fight because they want to, fine. But no one should feel like they have to endure suffering just because society decides fighting was more noble than accepting death and going with peace and dignity. IMHO.
You don't just go off killing yourself as soon as your doctor tells you you're going to die that's just ridiculous,