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The Death Panel Exists!
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Sounds good to me. I don't even want a death panel in my way when I'm tired of living. A 24hr forced waiting period would be good enough.
2
The Japanese as a people have a greater sense of social cohesion, social responsibility, and intergenerational responsibility (specifically, direct care of parents/grandparents). My impression is that they are also less hysterical about death (Buddhist influence) and far less narcissistic.
Still, it should surprise no one that some people in high places are infected with Western priorities. It will be interesting to see how Japan deals with the long-term consequences of the Fukushima disaster, for instance.
Still, it should surprise no one that some people in high places are infected with Western priorities. It will be interesting to see how Japan deals with the long-term consequences of the Fukushima disaster, for instance.
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@2 - I have never read a sentence that started "the Japanese have/are" that didn't end in bullshit generalizing essentialism! Congrats for not bucking the trend
really you could insert any nationality or ethnic group in the above but Japan fans have that certain extra layer of batshit going on
really you could insert any nationality or ethnic group in the above but Japan fans have that certain extra layer of batshit going on
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@4, it may not fit your preconceived notions, but it is nevertheless still common throughout much of Asia (not just Japan, though that's the subject of Charles's post) for younger generations to provide most of the care of the elderly directly, in their homes, and for there to be low utilization of government services relative to Europe and the Americas.
And in Asia, the caregiving responsibilities fall disproportionately and unfairly on women.
Do you see the difference between facts and fandom?
And in Asia, the caregiving responsibilities fall disproportionately and unfairly on women.
Do you see the difference between facts and fandom?
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Children should not be responsible for caring for their parents.
Any parent who thinks otherwise should ask themselves why chose to have children. And they should think about the meaning of the word: "selfish"
Old people should not expect others to use all their resources to keep them alive past their expiration date. Death is inevitable. We don't need to hurry it, but we should not delay it either. People need to accept death and the reality of life and mortality. It will bring them peace; slowly perhaps, but ultimately.
Any parent who thinks otherwise should ask themselves why chose to have children. And they should think about the meaning of the word: "selfish"
Old people should not expect others to use all their resources to keep them alive past their expiration date. Death is inevitable. We don't need to hurry it, but we should not delay it either. People need to accept death and the reality of life and mortality. It will bring them peace; slowly perhaps, but ultimately.
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