Hypocritical Laws?

FunGuyWorkaholic SG

Do you realize that there are some Singapore laws that contradict itself and make the laws look quite stupid? Let me give a couple of examples. You cannot commit suicide because it's a crime (for being so stupid that can't even commit suicide successfully). In case you fail, you may be imprisoned and you can try commit suicide again inside.

The other I can think of immediately is that euthanasia is illegal in Singapore so even if you're suffering from alot of pain from cancer (which is a death sentence by itself), you're not allowed to relief your suffering by going through euthanasia. HOWEVER, this is the funny part, all you need to do is go to another country, buy over 15 grams of heroin, and come to Singapore and let the officers know, and the Singapore government will give you the death penalty (euthanize you). So basically Singapore law states it's illegal for you to die, but they will help you die under the right conditions.

JelloPoop SG

What has it got to do with the law? More like the people who try to exploit the law.

Nigho17 SG

Whatever others say, commit suicide takes courage. The victim might not attempt again. Anyway, from my knowlegde, he/she would be sent to IMH rather than prison.

Laws are necessary to maintain social order.

Laws do not equal ethics/moral.

You follow the laws because of the possible ramification.

In Singapore, many have unnessecary sacrifice their lives for 'justice'. Singapore had the highest death penalty rate according to a report published in 2004: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3958717/ns/world_news/t/singapore-has-highest-death-penalty-rate/#.T6AH8NnlpDQ

Highest rate of death penalty implemented does not mean lowest crime rate - check out which country has the lowest crime rate.

STOP KILLLING. At the very least, 15g heroin shall not constitute to a death sentence.

FunGuyWorkaholic SG

Yes, laws are required... my point is not about the laws itself, but how the laws can contradict each other... which means 1 law can contradict the other law... Erm, it's illegal to die but they will kill you themselves.

wildwangi SG

First, I think there’s a place for anti-suicide laws in Sg. Especially those jumping off HDB flats or buildings. They endanger people at ground level! You won’t find it funny or hypocritical if someone landed on you or your loved ones due to their suicide attempt. Second, any failed or successful suicide attempts waste needless manpower from the police, ambulance services, etc and inconvenience the public. Who to recover these costs from? Lastly, discouraging suicides with laws is good because at least some will be prevented when they start to think thru’ the consequences before they act.

However, I think the government should really rethink the position regarding euthanasia! At the very least, debate this issue publicly. Why can’t a terminal and continually deteriorating case be given the right to choose an earlier and dignify end to his/her suffering???

Nigho17 SG

Until recently, oral sex was illegal, but oral sex before penetration sex was legal.

This means after oral sex, you MUST have penetration sex.

To me, this is very dumb.

BadzMaro SG

I dont think its "hypocritical". There are reasons why there are laws. A combination of social policies and for Sg's case, common law traditions.

Sure, you can "suicide" by allowing yourself to be caught with 15g's. No doubt about that.

And as for euthanasia, its not as simple as you think. The right to die may well become a duty to die. Not to mention Doctors Hippocratic Code, even now are subject to fierce contention by opponents and proponents of euthanisa. E.g Do you give the terminal ill morphine to ease his pain or do you give the terminal ill morphine to end his life "humanely". There is a difference.

Netherlands has seen horror stories from thier euthanasia centres. Sign your document in the morning, dead by night. And many did not die "humanely" as suggested. Some suffered for 9 to 12 hours and even some cases 18 hours.

What say the legal consequences. Imagine now you are allowed to kill...albeit under certain circumstances. Now human life has degrees of value. Personally, I think it should still be illegal, but by a case by case basis, the crime must still be punished however under mitigating circumstances resulting in substantially lesser charge.

Bikeforceful SG

Euthanasia should be seriously considered given the state we are in. Ageing population. Inadequate beds in hospitals , high cost of living , high medical costs, We are kind to our pets and euthanize them when they are in great pain and terminal. why are we cruel to oursleves?

troublemaker2005 SG

commit suicide is like taking a life. but when its my own life i wonder why i can't take it?

euthanasia has to be illedgal becasue they want to fleece all your money in PCF. thehn your children;'s one, then when no more they ask for alms in charity chows.

smaggling herione death penaly is good. period.

Summer hill SG

sucidal people already want to die, you think they care about the law?

Summer hill SG

Sigh...it's all fate if the person land on your loved ones.

or maybe it was on purpose

wildwangi SG

I think everyone will agree that landing on you and all people related to you will be the ideal outcomes! It is definitely on purpose from the Almighty that dwell high up!

FunGuyWorkaholic SG

euthanasia has to be illedgal becasue they want to fleece all your money in PCF. thehn your children;'s one, then when no more they ask for alms in charity chows.

euthanasia is good when it is being used for good cause, but bad if there's a hidden agenda... just like guns, can be used for good or bad.

I mentioned euthanasia also because I have had experiences with cancer patients who are in such pain they find living more painful than death, but they can't do so without going to countries like swiss. and even so, they need about 20k to do through all the processes.

So I think euthanasia needs to be legalize. At least it provides the terminally ill with an option that if the pain hurts them so much they are suffering everyday, it's better to reduce the pain instantly.

Summer hill SG

I think everyone will agree that landing on you and all people related to you will be the ideal outcomes! It is definitely on purpose from the Almighty that dwell high up!

i will land on your daughters 1st

Bikeforceful SG

euthanasia is good when it is being used for good cause, but bad if there's a hidden agenda... just like guns, can be used for good or bad.

absolutely ! The cost of living with 3rd or 4 th stage cancer and trying to prolong life with chemo and radiation and then suffer the after effects after which short remission and when it come back as a relapse the pain is even worse- forget it! Euthanasia is th e way to go!