Assisted suicide Quote by Sue Rodriguez
“If I cannot give consent to my own death, whose body is this? Who owns my life?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Autonomy and Assisted Dying Debate, 1994
A question of bodily autonomy and the right to control one's own death.
In simple terms: Raises issues of consent over personal life and death.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for self‑determination.
Themes
autonomy
consent
death
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
Assisted suicide:1
Body:1
Consent:1
Death:1
Death with dignity:1
Giving:0
Ifs:0
Inspirational:0
Life:0
My own:0
Suicide:0
Death Body:0
Owns Life:0
Consent Death:0
Body Owns:0
When to use this quote
- medical ethics debate
- legislative discussion
Key Concepts
bodily rights
personal agency
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides the value of life?
- What safeguards protect consent?
A Different Perspective
Legal frameworks may limit autonomy.
