Should the moment of death be shown on TV?
Discussion
The programme being shown tonight on Sky showing the assisted death. What are your views on it - the worst case of voyeurism or essential in creating a proper debate on the matter?
Personally, I'm all for assisted death and I think the government needs to grasp this nettle and have a proper debate on the subject. If such a programme creates this debate then so be it.
Personally, I'm all for assisted death and I think the government needs to grasp this nettle and have a proper debate on the subject. If such a programme creates this debate then so be it.
I'm really struggling to decide how I feel on the matter. I think it depends how the whole programme is done. It is definately a topic that needs to be brought to debate, if for no other reason than to create a policy that is clear for those suffering and their loved ones. Personally I don't think people should end their lives but I'm sure I would change my mind if a loved one was suffering and truly wanted it. Will definately be interesting to watch it, I just hope that they show it in a way that allows all involved to keepo their dignity.
TV is rammed full of people dying in fiction, to the extent it can wash over the viewer unless it involves the "hero" of the piece.
I think a little real life could go a long way to make people think a bit more carefully about what death means.
If there's one place this subject is appropriate, it's TV screens IMO.
I think a little real life could go a long way to make people think a bit more carefully about what death means.
If there's one place this subject is appropriate, it's TV screens IMO.
FNG said:
TV is rammed full of people dying in fiction, to the extent it can wash over the viewer unless it involves the "hero" of the piece.
I think a little real life could go a long way to make people think a bit more carefully about what death means.
If there's one place this subject is appropriate, it's TV screens IMO.
But its the constant viewing of ever more inventive ways of dying through fictional TV that people will watch what is supposed to be a very personal and moving time and they wont 'get' what they are watching.I think a little real life could go a long way to make people think a bit more carefully about what death means.
If there's one place this subject is appropriate, it's TV screens IMO.
The show wil end and they will just carry on channel hopping.
JJCW said:
Irrelevant question imo.
Everyone's personal choice whether they want to watch it or not.
Although i fully expect some bunch of t
ts to write in and complain about it, after choosing to watch it, fully knowing what they'd be watching. (Very radio 2 Russel Brand-esque)
Or more like people wont watch it, then they'll read about it afterwards in the tabloids, then read the transcript, THEN complain about it, causing the poor chap to be exhumed, brough back to life, and then sacked, who will then go on holiday to the US and do the same thing for far more money.Everyone's personal choice whether they want to watch it or not.
Although i fully expect some bunch of t
ts to write in and complain about it, after choosing to watch it, fully knowing what they'd be watching. (Very radio 2 Russel Brand-esque)Given the press recently about this matter I think it's important that people should, if they choose, be able to see exactly what happens when a person chooses to end their life in this way. It'll help de-mystify the whole process and hopefully blow a few myths about the whole Dignitas thing that seem to crop up in the gutter press from time to time.
Perhaps the unwillingless to confront death is the reason so many people get screwed up when someone close to them passes away. Anything that might benefit those so afflicted is surely a good thing.
I'm firmly of the opinion that everyone has the right to choose when they wish to end it all and surely this way out is better than an unassisted suicide. I would personally hate to get to the point where I felt a prisoner in my own body or knew that I would end up a dribbling wreck barely aware of what was going on around me.
In any event, no one has to watch if they don't want to.
Perhaps the unwillingless to confront death is the reason so many people get screwed up when someone close to them passes away. Anything that might benefit those so afflicted is surely a good thing.
I'm firmly of the opinion that everyone has the right to choose when they wish to end it all and surely this way out is better than an unassisted suicide. I would personally hate to get to the point where I felt a prisoner in my own body or knew that I would end up a dribbling wreck barely aware of what was going on around me.
In any event, no one has to watch if they don't want to.
Fetchez la vache said:
JJCW said:
Irrelevant question imo.
Everyone's personal choice whether they want to watch it or not.
Although i fully expect some bunch of tts to write in and complain about it, after choosing to watch it, fully knowing what they'd be watching. (Very radio 2 Russel Brand-esque)
Or more like people wont watch it, then they'll read about it afterwards in the tabloids, then read the transcript, THEN complain about it, causing the poor chap to be exhumed, brough back to life, and then sacked, who will then go on holiday to the US and do the same thing for far more money.Everyone's personal choice whether they want to watch it or not.
Although i fully expect some bunch of t
ts to write in and complain about it, after choosing to watch it, fully knowing what they'd be watching. (Very radio 2 Russel Brand-esque)
deviant said:
FNG said:
TV is rammed full of people dying in fiction, to the extent it can wash over the viewer unless it involves the "hero" of the piece.
I think a little real life could go a long way to make people think a bit more carefully about what death means.
If there's one place this subject is appropriate, it's TV screens IMO.
But its the constant viewing of ever more inventive ways of dying through fictional TV that people will watch what is supposed to be a very personal and moving time and they wont 'get' what they are watching.I think a little real life could go a long way to make people think a bit more carefully about what death means.
If there's one place this subject is appropriate, it's TV screens IMO.
The show wil end and they will just carry on channel hopping.
The additional PR created will ensure a more ghoulish audience. It might also (I hope) convince some that assisted dying has it's place in society.
Like many here, I have watched a parent die and wished death could have come sooner.
On balance I don't think it should be shown, it's an intensely private and terribly sad moment - but we live in an dumb down age where we HAVE to see everything or we won't understand.
Fetchez la vache said:
Or more like people wont watch it, then they'll read about it afterwards in the tabloids, then read the transcript, THEN complain about it, causing the poor chap to be exhumed, brough back to life, and then sacked, who will then go on holiday to the US and do the same thing for far more money.
So much cynicism in such a short post, excellent
Think I agree with a number of posters here, if it offends you, don't watch it, we don't need nanny telling us what thoughts are "suitable" and what aren't. Showing someone passing away peacefully after suffering through the later part of their life has at least some merit, i don't think it's gratuitous, i am presuming this was done with the persons consent.
Seems to me this country is slipping back into it's witch hunting days, i wish people would STFU complaining about pointless things.
Edited by scorp on Wednesday 10th December 12:23
merc_man said:
Given the press recently about this matter I think it's important that people should, if they choose, be able to see exactly what happens when a person chooses to end their life in this way. It'll help de-mystify the whole process and hopefully blow a few myths about the whole Dignitas thing that seem to crop up in the gutter press from time to time.
Perhaps the unwillingless to confront death is the reason so many people get screwed up when someone close to them passes away. Anything that might benefit those so afflicted is surely a good thing.
I'm firmly of the opinion that everyone has the right to choose when they wish to end it all and surely this way out is better than an unassisted suicide. I would personally hate to get to the point where I felt a prisoner in my own body or knew that I would end up a dribbling wreck barely aware of what was going on around me.
In any event, no one has to watch if they don't want to.
I'd agree with the above, death is something that people tend not to want to think about, and when it comes around it causes more issues then they would have ever foreseen.Perhaps the unwillingless to confront death is the reason so many people get screwed up when someone close to them passes away. Anything that might benefit those so afflicted is surely a good thing.
I'm firmly of the opinion that everyone has the right to choose when they wish to end it all and surely this way out is better than an unassisted suicide. I would personally hate to get to the point where I felt a prisoner in my own body or knew that I would end up a dribbling wreck barely aware of what was going on around me.
In any event, no one has to watch if they don't want to.
Sometimes people need 'shocking' images of taboo subjects to wake them up to something we all will one day have to face.
theboyfold said:
merc_man said:
Stuff I agree with.
I'd agree with the above, death is something that people tend not to want to think about, and when it comes around it causes more issues then they would have ever foreseen.Sometimes people need 'shocking' images of taboo subjects to wake them up to something we all will one day have to face.
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