Dr. Jack Kevorkian passed away at eighty-three. He was notorious for assisting 130 suicides. People who were ill and wanted to end their lives used to visit him for lethal injections. Dr. Kevorkian provided these injections from his Volkswagen, where he stored the illegal drugs. This continued from 1990 till 1999, when Dr. Kevorkian was arrested and sentenced. He was sentenced for twenty-five years in prison; however he was released after eight years due to several illnesses. He had to pay a price though, his license was taken. Last year a biographical film was made about him starring Al Pacino. The result was an increase of coverage to Dr. Kevorkian. Dr. Kevorkian did not think that many people are drawn to the subject assistant suicide, despite the attention from the media. The legendary actor Al Pacino acclaimed him well, showing that their cooperation for the film was successful.
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Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/jun/03/dr-death-jack-kevorkian-dies
Opinion
I do not know anything about this doctor or about his crimes before I read this article, however I am slightly saddened about this death. I understand if people want to end their lives because they cannot recover from an illness. They are going to die anyway; why not let them die on their own terms? Especially if they have a very painful illness, they deserve to die painless. I can imagine very well what families must feel when someone they love is suffering from a painful illness. I do not understand why it is even a crime if there is mutual consent. I hope that in the future more people can relate to what I am stating.
It is a bit weird that wanting to die while remaining your dignity is forbidden.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenBut then again, suicide is also still forbidden.
I am sad that this man got send to jail for what he thought was the right thing to do.