Life is a right, not an obligation

Israel 2021-12-11 08:01:37

After watching the movie, my heart couldn't be calm for a long time, just like the title "the sea inside". What impressed me the most was the protagonist Raymond's sentence "Life is a right, not an obligation" (Life is a right, not an obligation). This Spanish film about euthanasia resonated with me and gave me many inspirations in life.

Today I received an email from a faraway friend. A young friend of hers chose to give up his life the day before yesterday. The letter wrote, "I am now trembling all over. I don’t know if I am doubting life or myself. We are trying to change what, and yet Inability to change...". I don't know how to comfort her, because I know that friend must have his own reasons, whether I agree with it or not, I respect her choice. On the other hand, I believe there is still hope in life. For the people we love and those who love ourselves, we still need to continue to live. As long as there is a little hope, there will still be some changes.

I remember that I once wrote this text on a forum:

"Life and death are eternal topics. Everyone has their own understanding. There is no right or wrong here. For example, as a terminally ill patient, Some people choose to fight the disease until the last moment. Some people choose to end their lives and let themselves die decently, such as euthanasia. Everyone cannot choose the way of life, but they have the right to choose the way of death. Some people say that it is better to die than to live. Are you afraid to live if you are not afraid of death? Some people say that life is better than death, and death can be a hundred. Some people face life positively, while others face world affairs negatively. I think this is everyone's attitude toward life, and it is understandable, as long as you have no regrets. "

As for the movie itself, I don't want to comment on such a good movie that explores the meaning of life.

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Extended Reading
  • April 2022-03-26 09:01:06

    Exuding a desire for life but diligently pursuing death, he strives for the right to euthanasia to save the dignity of life.

  • Maurine 2022-03-24 09:01:56

    So cruel, I cried to death. Freedom without life is not freedom, and life without freedom is not life.

The Sea Inside quotes

  • Julia: Why choose death?

    Ramón Sampedro: Well, I want to die because I feel that a life for me, in this state has no dignity. I understand that other quadriplegics may take offense to my saying there's no dignity in this, but I'm not trying to judge anyone. Who am I to judge those who choose life? So don't judge me or anyone who wants to help me die.

    Julia: You think someone will help?

    Ramón Sampedro: Well, that depends on the powers that be. They'll have to overcome their fear. But hey, it's really no big deal. Death has always been with us and always will be. It catches up with all of us. Everyone. It's part of us. So why are they shocked because I choose to die, as if it were contagious?

    Julia: If this goes to court, they'll ask why you haven't explored all alternatives. Why refuse a wheelchair?

    Ramón Sampedro: Accepting a wheelchair would be like accepting the scraps of the freedom I lost. Think about this: You're sitting there, three feet away. What's three feet? An insignificant distance for any human being. But for me, those three feet that keep me from reaching you, from touching you, are an impossible journey. Just an illusion. A fantasy. That's why I want to die.

  • Julia: Too bad there's no view of the sea.

    Ramón Sampedro: Just as well. This way I see it when I choose.

    Julia: What do you mean?

    Ramón Sampedro: When I'm in the mood, I concentrate and walk I out to the sea. I fly there.