In the United States, a doctor named Jack Kevorkian was charged with first-degree murder for promoting "euthanasia". From 1990 to 1998, Jack Kevorkian assisted 130 patients to commit suicide. During this period, he escaped from prison four times, including three acquittals and one invalid trial. But in November 1998, he was charged with first-degree murder and eventually sent to prison over a "death tape". This "death video" records the whole process of a patient being euthanized. Jack personally gave it to CBS and asked to be broadcast on CBS's most authoritative news program "60 Minutes". The claim that Jack advocated was beyond reproach, but he did a series of things because of that claim, which ended up breaking the law. Just like at the end of the film, a female judge said that no one is above the law. ①Popular foundation: In fact, the image of state prosecutors, protesters and other “villains” in the movie is just right: from the perspective of state prosecutors, grasping the public opinion trends of voters in order to draw votes actually reflects the whole society’s attitude towards The cognitive status of euthanasia; the prosecutors choose to pursue it, and there must be a corresponding mass base to promote it; ②Religious influence: In Christian teaching, suicide is not allowed by God, and human life is bestowed by God, but only God has the power to take people's lives; people who choose to commit suicide are used by Satan and go against God's will, and they will go to hell; therefore, many people question Jack "Playing God", which is normal in a religious country But the logic; and devout Christians will hate him even more. ③ Government Policy: From George W Bush's Autobiography Here, President Bush mentioned the decision-making process about euthanasia, stem cell research, etc. It can be speculated that a government decision may lead to unforeseen social chain reactions. Research on stem cells, which requires the use of embryos as experimental samples, will draw a backlash from the public, not to mention the more sensitive topic of euthanasia. All the president can do is to control the budget, and legalizing euthanasia will definitely have the same impact on the government's cuts to the health care budget. This factor mentioned by prosecutors in an interview with a New York Times reporter does exist. 4. Social impact: In addition to causing extreme disgust among devout religious believers, the psychological impact of euthanasia policy on the patients themselves cannot be ignored. Just like David Rivlin, the patient who appeared in the opening film (he eventually ruled in favor of the patient's personal will in a federal court, the hospital removed the life supply system and died naturally), even if he was terminally ill and wanted to die, he would be extremely disgusted with the promoters of organ donation; The legalization of the euthanasia policy will inevitably make patients feel useless. Are you going to kill everybody in a wheelchair? The question of Disable people are not worthless, and the people in wheelchairs holding up the "Don't kill me" sign, expressing the voice of another group, thus legalizing euthanasia It is indeed a question that needs careful consideration. On the other hand, how to prevent the abuse of euthanasia, especially before its legalization, needs to be considered carefully. Prosecutor Thompson mentioned "How on God's green earth could we prevent abuse?" In the final court trial, the prosecutor's statement to the jury "There are 11 million souls in Europe" alludes to the Nazis' treatment of Jews The genocide, an over-the-top metaphor that sparked outrage in the audience and Jack's fury, is actually an extreme speculation about the legalization of euthanasia (and, of course, a hyperbole tactic commonly used by lawyers). Combining the above four factors, let’s look at lawyer Geoffrey Fieger’s defense strategy. In fact, it can be seen that he has cleverly avoided these four points. The original defense plan was “No crime, As well as other introduction materials of the American legal system, it can be speculated that the justices of the Supreme Court have seen forward-lookingly that when people are extremely suffering from terminal illness, it is understandable to seek medical help for relief, and then implement it in religious society. And there is no good plan for the abuse of control, so I dare not take it lightly, so I dismiss the state court's decision, and at the same time do not support Dr Kevorkian's behavior, hoping to maintain the status quo, with a slow attitude, and tentatively advance the entire process through time. Social acceptance of euthanasia. However, these efforts by lawyers and the Supreme Court, which Dr Kevorkian failed to appreciate or did not recognize, also led to his tragic end. Because the idea is not consistent with the lawyers, he abandoned Fieger's support and chose to get the jury in his own way; due to the lack of professional support, he finally retreated and failed completely. Regarding hiring a lawyer, Dr Kevorkian chose to defend himself, perhaps the worst mistake he has ever made. The Supreme Court Justice's final summary (a relatively complete summary statement): You came here to fight for the last time, but you chose the wrong place. Our country can accommodate the opinions of a hundred schools of thought, because we are civilized and non-violent. We have a set of methods and means to denounce laws that go against people's hearts. You can criticize the law, denounce the law, complain to the media or petition the voters, but you can never go beyond the boundaries of the law, you can't touch the law. Touching the red line of the law, or playing the law in the palm of your hand, no one will ignore the intense debate and mood swings caused by the end of life and pain control, and I think this debate will continue after this trial is over. Continue in a calm and sensible manner, and your actions have faded from public memory, but this trial is not against this polemic, but against you, sir. You have flouted and challenged the authority of the law and the Supreme Court. In addition, you have disregarded your own professional ethics. This trial is for disregarding the law. You disregard a society that exists and thrives by the power of the law. The law is supreme. You have the guts to show the world everything you say and do on a national TV show, and the law will punish you. You have publicly stated your intentions many times, trying to use this as an excuse to flout the law. Because of this, This court sentenced you to a maximum sentence of ten to twenty-five years. Kevorkian chose to defend himself, perhaps the worst mistake he's ever made. The Supreme Court Justice's final summary (a relatively complete summary statement): You came here to fight for the last time, but you chose the wrong place. Our country can accommodate the opinions of a hundred schools of thought, because we are civilized and non-violent. We have a set of methods and means to denounce laws that go against people's hearts. You can criticize the law, denounce the law, complain to the media or petition the voters, but you can never go beyond the boundaries of the law, you can't touch the law. Touching the red line of the law, or playing the law in the palm of your hand, no one will ignore the intense debate and mood swings caused by the end of life and pain control, and I think this debate will continue after this trial is over. Continue in a calm and sensible manner, and your actions have faded from public memory, but this trial is not against this polemic, but against you, sir. You have flouted and challenged the authority of the law and the Supreme Court. In addition, you have disregarded your own professional ethics. This trial is for disregarding the law. You disregard a society that exists and thrives by the power of the law. The law is supreme. You have the guts to show the world everything you say and do on a national TV show, and the law will punish you. You have publicly stated your intentions many times, trying to use this as an excuse to flout the law. Because of this, This court sentenced you to a maximum sentence of ten to twenty-five years. Kevorkian chose to defend himself, perhaps the worst mistake he's ever made. The Supreme Court Justice's final summary (a relatively complete summary statement): You came here to fight for the last time, but you chose the wrong place. Our country can accommodate the opinions of a hundred schools of thought, because we are civilized and non-violent. We have a set of methods and means to denounce laws that go against people's hearts. You can criticize the law, denounce the law, complain to the media or petition the voters, but you can never go beyond the boundaries of the law, you can't touch the law. Touching the red line of the law, or playing the law in the palm of your hand, no one will ignore the intense debate and mood swings caused by the end of life and pain control, and I think this debate will continue after this trial is over. Continue in a calm and sensible manner, and your actions have faded from public memory, but this trial is not against this polemic, but against you, sir. You have flouted and challenged the authority of the law and the Supreme Court. In addition, you have disregarded your own professional ethics. This trial is for disregarding the law. You disregard a society that exists and thrives by the power of the law. The law is supreme. You have the guts to show the world everything you say and do on a national TV show, and the law will punish you. You have publicly stated your intentions many times, trying to use this as an excuse to flout the law. Because of this, This court sentenced you to a maximum sentence of ten to twenty-five years. Go down, and your actions have faded from public memory, but this trial is not against this polemic, but against you, sir. You have flouted and challenged the authority of the law and the Supreme Court. In addition, you have disregarded your own professional ethics. This trial is for disregarding the law. You disregard a society that exists and thrives by the power of the law. The law is supreme. You have the guts to show the world everything you say and do on a national TV show, and the law will punish you. You have publicly stated your intentions many times, trying to use this as an excuse to flout the law. Because of this, This court sentenced you to a maximum sentence of ten to twenty-five years. Go down, and your actions have faded from public memory, but this trial is not against this polemic, but against you, sir. You have flouted and challenged the authority of the law and the Supreme Court. In addition, you have disregarded your own professional ethics. This trial is for disregarding the law. You disregard a society that exists and thrives by the power of the law. The law is supreme. You have the guts to show the world everything you say and do on a national TV show, and the law will punish you. You have publicly stated your intentions many times, trying to use this as an excuse to flout the law. Because of this, This court sentenced you to a maximum sentence of ten to twenty-five years.
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