...“Mental Illness, Access To Guns Drive Murder-Suicides By Men: UBC Study” (2016) suggests that murder-suicides are more common among males and can be directly linked to bullying, access to guns and mental illness. They support this claim by first saying, “our research suggested that masculine identities and how they are informed by society and taken up by some men plays an important part in these violent acts” then by saying, “in a lot of cases there wasn’t an established pattern of mental illness. And that might be because the men weren’t really seeing a doctor or formally diagnosed and being treated” and finally by saying,“research across different countries shows...
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...Goatee 1 Mary Goatee Professor Maroney English 101 8 June 2011 Euthanasia And Assisted Suicide Is Not Murder! My personal opinion is that euthanasia or assisted suicide is not murder when a person is already suffering and dying. Euthanasia is translated from Greek as “good death” or “easy death.” Euthanasia occurs when one person ends the life of another person for the purpose of ending the killed person's pain or suffering. Assisted suicide is closely related to euthanasia. An assisted suicide occurs when one person gives another person the instructions and means to commit the suicide themselves. A few proposals to legalize euthanasia were made in the United States and Germany during the latter portion of the nineteenth century. Now, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg are the only jurisdictions in the world where laws specifically permit euthanasia or assisted suicide. The strongest argument made on behalf of legalizing euthanasia or assisted suicide is that it, like abortion, is a “choice issue.” It is a persons ultimate civil right. The possibility of a predictable escape from suffering if it becomes overwhelming is important to many patients. To deprive a mentally competent, terminally ill person who wants to end their suffering in a peaceful way is disrespecting their civil rights. Over 90% of people with terminal illness will endure their situation, but between 5 and 10% find it intolerable...
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...CS 331 – Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Assignment 2 Solution 1. A new operator ⊕, or exclusive-or, may be defined by the following truth table: P T T F F P⊕Q F T T F Q T F T F Create a propositional calculus expression using only ^, v, and ~ that is equivalent to P ⊕ Q. Prove their equivalence using truth tables. One possible correct answer is: P ⊕ Q ≡ (P v Q) ^ ~(P ^ Q) Proof using truth tables: P T T F F Q T F T F (P v Q) T T T F (P ^ Q) T F F F ~(P ^ Q) F T T T (P v Q) ^ ~(P ^ Q) F T T F P⊕Q F T T F 2. The logical operator “ ” is read “if and only if.” P Q is defined as being equivalent to (P Q) ^ (Q P). Based on this definition, show that P Q is logically equivalent to (P v Q) (P ^ Q) using truth tables. Truth Table for (P P T T F F Q) ^ (Q Q T F T F Truth Table for (P v Q) P T T F F Q T F T F P) P -> Q T F T T Q -> P T T F T (P Q) ^ (Q P^Q T F F F (P v Q) P) T F F T (P ^ Q) PvQ T T T F (P ^ Q) T F F T Hence shown that both expressions are logically equivalent. 3. Assuming this is a game in which animals attack each other, try to represent the following situation completely using first-order logic: You have to represent the following facts: a. The location (air/ground) of the animals b. The abilities of the animals (e.g. flying) c. The relative speed of the animals (slow/fast) d. Line-of-sight status (animal A is visible to animal B) Answers can be moderately different from the following suggested answer: is_at_location(turtle, ground)...
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...lab assistant Hans is executed for murder, his distraught girlfriend commits suicide. Frankenstein acquires both bodies to bring them back to life but not how you would expect with disastrous consequences. Peter Cushing, Susan Denberg and Thorley Walters. fter death, Baron Frankenstein is brought back to life by his friend Dr. Hertz. When his lab assistant Hans is executed for murder, his distraught girlfriend commits suicide. Frankenstein acquires both bodies to bring them back to life but not how you would expect with disastrous consequences. Peter Cushing, Susan Denberg and Thorley Walters. fter death, Baron Frankenstein is brought back to life by his friend Dr. Hertz. When his lab assistant Hans is executed for murder, his distraught girlfriend commits suicide. Frankenstein acquires both bodies to bring them back to life but not how you would expect with disastrous consequences. Peter Cushing, Susan Denberg and Thorley Walters. fter death, Baron Frankenstein is brought back to life by his friend Dr. Hertz. When his lab assistant Hans is executed for murder, his distraught girlfriend commits suicide. Frankenstein acquires both bodies to bring them back to life but not how you would expect with disastrous consequences. Peter Cushing, Susan Denberg and Thorley Walters. fter death, Baron Frankenstein is brought back to life by his friend Dr. Hertz. When his lab assistant Hans is executed for murder, his distraught girlfriend commits suicide. Frankenstein acquires both bodies to...
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...the biggest mystery related to the Jonestown. Was the massacre a suicide performed by the group members to show their loyalty towards Jim Jones or was it cover up for murder? There was a lot of supporting evidence to show that this was an act of murder which was tried to cover...
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...Latimer involves an accused charged with first degree murder later convicted with second degree murder of his 12 year old daughter named Tracey. Tracey was not considered to be a normal child like all others; Tracey had a mind of a 4 month old baby who was quadriplegic. The accused confessed of taking his daughters life by inserting a hose from his pickup truck’s exhaust pipe into the cab, where he put his daughter. This later caused the daughter dying from carbon monoxide. Raising and taking care of a disabled child may be difficult, but does it go to such extremes where you have to take the life of your loved one? I think it’s wrong to help assist suicide under any circumstances. Whether the person is suffering or not, you’re still taking the law in your hands. Suicide in general isn’t acceptable, even though everyone is responsible for themselves, people do not have the right to die. For R. vs. Latimer case, what the court decided was the accused should be convicted of second degree murder, sentencing him life imprisonment without parole eligibility for 10 years. Although what the jury recommended was he should be eligible for parole after one year. But under the Canadian law it states anyone who is found guilty of second degree murder, requires a 10 year minimum jail sentence. Knowing that the accused daughter was disabled and was suffering, so he killed her to take her away from the pain, it was still a case of murder. The accused daughter was too young to give informed...
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...c. rigor mortis b. presence of weapons d. hair color 2. The type of “lust murderer” who is usually of above-average intelligence, methodical and cunning, and socially skilled, and who tricks victims into situations in which he can torture and then murder them, is called a(n), a. serial killer. c. disorganized offender. b. organized offender. d. mass murderer. 3. Which of the following statements is not true with regard to death investigations? a. Body temperature drops 2 to 3 degrees in the first hour after death. b. Rigor mortis appears first in the smaller muscles, such as those of the face. c. After about 36 hours, rigor mortis usually disappears in the same sequence as it appeared. d. Maximum lividity occurs within 15–20 hours after death. 4. Premeditation would be a requirement in which case? a. first-degree murder c. excusable homicide b. second-degree murder d. justifiable homicide 5. Rigor mortis is at its maximum at about ____________ hours after death. a. 6 to 8 hours c. 12 to 24 hours b. 8 to 9 hours d. 36 to 48 hours 6. Deaths are classified by type as a. natural, accidental noncriminal, suicide, homicide noncriminal and criminal. b. natural, accidental, suicide, murder. c. Accidental, suicide, murder, voluntary. d. either by accident or by the hands of another. 7. A dead body that sinks in water usually remains immersed for a. 5 to 7 days in warm water and 3 to 4 weeks in cold water. b. 8 to 10 days in warm water and 2 to 3 weeks in cold water...
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...Running head: MURDER-SUICIDE IN ATLANTA Murder-Suicide in Atlanta: Are Steroids to Blame? Ashford Student English Composition II Dr. St. Clare November 27, 2012 Proprietary Information of Ashford University. Created by Writing Services-11.28.12 1 MURDER-SUICIDE IN ATLANTA 2 Murder Murder-Suicide in Atlanta: Are Steroids to Blame? Cajigal, S. (2007). Brain damage may have contributed to former wrestler's violent demise. Neurology Today, 7(18), 1, 16. Retrieved from http://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2007/09180/Brain_Damage_May_Ha ve_Contributed_to_Former.1.aspx The source provides information into a special autopsy completed by Dr. Robert Cantu and Dr. Bennet Omalu of the Sports Legacy Institute on the brain of professional wrestler, Chris Benoit. The results of the autopsy showed significant damage which was likely a result of repeated concussions. The condition is known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE. CTE affects the limbic system which controls emotion and may have been a contributing factor in the actions of Benoit. Corrigan, B. (1996). Anabolic steroids and the mind. Medical Journal of Australia, 165, 222226. Retrieved from https://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/aug19/corrigan/corrigan.html The research provides some insight into the potential long-term effects of anabolic steroid use. Dr. Corrigan looks at violent crimes committed by two men in Australia in a “’roid rage.” The case studies provide a basis for comparison...
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...Profiling Approach This is a case study on the triple murder/suicide on the gold coast in 2011, It will outline what caused such tragic events, give you insight into the victims and the offenders characteristics and what events can trigger people in similar situation to commit filicide-murder-suicide. The evidence relied on in this paper were the coroners report, understanding homicide and other familicide related papers based on prevention, causes and reasoning. Offender Paul Rogers Caucasian 40-year-old male, Born on the 4th of January 1971, New Zealand He had an 8-year relationship with Tania Simpson 2002-2010 and had two children, Kyla Rogers, girl born on the 19th of April 2006 and Bronnson a boy born in July 2009 (Barnes, 2012) Together Tania Simpson and Paul Rogers part-managed a caravan park owned by Tania Simpsons parents and had been engaged before Tania Simpson called off the engagement in 2010. After Tania Simpson left with the Kyla and Bronnson Rogers, Paul Rogers became very distraught he threatened committing suicide to Tania Simpson in order to upset her, lied, stalked both Tania Simpson and Julie Simpson (Tania Simpsons mother) to monitor where they were going and lashed out against the entire family (Barnes, 2012) The reaction that Paul Rogers had to the breakup in reference to stalking, lies and threatening Tania Simpson are all significant characteristics for why he murdered his family and friend (Brookman, 2005) There...
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...patient with a lethal substance in order to take their life whereas passive euthanasia is denying means of artificial life and letting nature take its course. The biggest argument with passive euthanasia is the idea that patients who are brain dead have the chance of being revived, but this is seldom achieved. Involuntary is using euthanasia against the patient’s wishes which should be the only form of euthanasia that could be considered murder. Activists debate whether taking someone’s life is right or wrong based on religious concerns or health care practices and many voice a strong opinion. Although Oregon is the only state in America with legal practices of euthanasia, assisted suicide is carried out behind the scenes in other states as well. Many pro-life activists are against the practice of taking a life because they believe it is murder, but helping someone be at peace is virtuous. Euthanasia should be legalized for the sake of the patient, the sake of the physicians in the United States, and because euthanasia cannot be considered murder given that it is the patients’ choice. One major reason euthanasia should be legalized is because people who are faced with the choice of euthanasia are terminally ill. These patients are forced to take medicines that will make them inactive and miserable, are put in hospice, or are hooked up to machines which help them breath and get nourishment. Also, some terminally ill patients are in terrible pain and have a very poor quality...
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...Physician-assisted suicide, the good death, mercy killing, dignified death. These are all names given to EUTHANSIA. But what is euthanasia? And why is it considered to be controversial? Although the definitions used in discussions of euthanasia and assisted suicide can vary, the following are based on Special Senate Committee reports on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide. Euthanasia is the deliberate act undertaken by one person with the intention of ending the life of another person in order to relieve that person’s suffering. Assisted suicide is the act of intentionally killing oneself with the assistance of another who provides the knowledge, means or both. Voluntary euthanasia occurs when the act is done in accordance with the wishes of a competent individual or a valid advance directive. Non-voluntary euthanasia occurs when the act is done without knowledge of the wishes of a competent individual or with respect to an incompetent individual. Involuntary euthanasia, which is indistinguishable from murder or manslaughter, occurs when the act is done against the wishes of a competent individual or a valid advance directive. When talking in terms of the person to die, a competent individual is capable of understanding the nature and consequences of the decision to be made and capable of communicating this decision. An incompetent individual is not capable of understanding the nature and consequences of the decision to be made, and/or is not capable of communicating the...
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...saline intravenous drip into the arm of a person wishing to die. When the patient was ready, he or she would press a button that would stop the flow of the harmless solution and begin a new drip of thiopental. “This chemical would put the patient into a deep sleep, then a coma. After one minute, the timer in the machine would send a lethal dose of potassium chloride into the patient's arm, stopping the heart in minutes.” The patient would die of a heart attack while in a deep sleep. The death, according to Kevorkian, would be quick, painless and easy. For a person suffering from the pain of terminal cancer or some other disease, the machine would provide what Kevorkian called a painless "assisted suicide." In June 1990, Kevorkian assisted in the first of many physician-assisted suicides. He used...
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...not be so clear. There have been numerous debates about the morality or assisted suicide and euthanasia for at least generations. Is it right or wrong for a physician to assist in ending the life of a terminally ill patient? The argument here would be whether for or against euthanasia and whether it is ethical or unethical act. When dealing with physicians assisted suicide, or euthanasia and society, there are many issues to discuss. But first let us define the two key words “Suicide and “Murder.” Both of these terms will play a significant role in determining whether or not physician assisted suicide is right or wrong. The word “Suicide” means to deliberately kill oneself, which could stem from several factors such as a mental and bipolar disorder, depression, drug abuse, schizophrenia, financial, relationships and alcoholism. According to the Webster’s New World Dictionary third edition defines “Murder” as an “unlawful and malicious or premeditated killing of one human being by another; kill inhumanly or barbarously, as in warfare.” When she or she is convicted of committing murder is punished by serving a life sentence in imprisonment or death by a lethal ingestion. When a self inflicted injury is caused by oneself, which results in suicide, they were crying out for help, looking for a way to escape their problems or just simply looking for attention. Most attempted suicides are not successful on the first try. But if repeated through several attempts, the...
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...excellent marksman, a governor, and a public figure. After a life filled with adventure and greatness, Meriwether Lewis died on October 11, 1809. Most historians believe his death was a suicide because of stress and depression from a serious illness such as malaria or overwhelming amounts of responsibilities that...
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...The last time I wrote in here I wrote about a murder that changed my life. This murder is the reason I’m writing this journal in the first place. It has kept me up for years now something that I can’t not forget. So if you are reading this and you don’t like being kept up night then quit reading now. I got a call around eight am, there had been a homicide in a rich suburban area just inside are jurisdiction. So I grabbed my coat off my desk and headed out. On my way there I stopped and got a coffee figuring that it was another typical robbery gone bad. How I was completely wrong. When I got there my partner Detective Smith was waiting on me. He came and said it was nothing like he had ever seen before. He went on saying how it’s the type...
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