New York Times article on the suicide of Chester and Joan Nimitz

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As discussed in earlier readings, one's moral principle lies with what one considers to be rifht or wrong.� Asking the question of whether morality enters the suicide equation, can only be considered if those committing suicide were in agreement with thhe philosophies that don't support suicide. In the case of Joan and Chester Nimitz, both were intelligent and competent individuals who decided on a course of action to end their lives. The couple recognized as they aged, they were dealing with issues of pain, debilitation and lack of independence.� Therefore, the couple decided they committing suicide was in their best interest.� Both reported that they had no religious affiliations and shared their plan openly with their family.� Neither Joan nor Chester were coerced or pushed into making this decision and there was no evidence of mental illness or any other contributing factors.� Further evidence revealed, that the Nimitz�s researched their decision and were members of the Hemlock Society which was a national right-to -die organization. (Cohen, 2013)��Deciding to take their lives was based on their own personal beliefs and further supported and acceptance provide by their children. If we used the deontological philosophy, their suicide would be considered immoral because whether you commit suicide or assist with someone else�s suicide this went against the Bible teachings.� Based on the details provided the couple was justified in their decision to commit suicide. (Caplan & Arp, 2014) In reading the final details of their death, Chester�s act of securing a plastic bag over his wife�s head was grizzly to say the least, but could be interpreted to actions that assisted in her death and could be considered illegal, however both were in agreement to the actions leading to their death. Committing suicide under these circumstances was a personal choice, however in situations where individuals kill themselves because they are severely depressed, coerced, have existing co-morbidities including a history of suicide attempts and substance abuse or any scenario where one�s mental health and cognitive abilities are impaired or questionable cannot be summed up as a personal choice. Suicide resulting under these scenarios are tragic, preventable and cannot be accepted.
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