Saturday, May 21, 2011

Euthanasia

'Doc, you see. I know them very well.'

'What do you mean sir?'

'Please try to understand their condition.'

'I am a doctor and I have to save lives and not take them. I cant do it'

'Okay. I get it. But letting that girl live is the worst torture you can give them.'

'See its just a disorder.'

'Really, is it just a disorder? The child has the disorder, but the entire family suffers. Have you ever thought about the consequences she will face when she grows up?'

' I know. I understand your cause. But please do think about us. Do you think that we can live with peace after we kill her?'

'You are just asked to perform Euthanasia. Its mercy killing. By doing this, you are helping a family. I'll take the responsibility if anybody comes to know about this. I promise.Its a bad world out there. Do you think she can live with peace even after her parents are dead.'

'Sir, I cant just kill a girl and say that I have been merciful. There are millions of children out there who live by slapping people like us each day, proving that they are no different from you or me.'he shouted

' Doctor. This is all I can do. The rest is in your hands.'

The doctor was left alone in his room to think. He was in a dilemma. At one end he had his promises in mind. He was a doctor. He had to save lives. But some part of his mind did justify the family's position.

The doctor began walking towards the girl's parents.Meanwhile he had a conversation with his thoughts.

'She has her parents, who else would she need?'his mind asked him
'Her parents would one day die, and she would still live on. 'his mind replied.

'The family friend who spoke to me was a spokesperson of the undesirable truth. He was right. It was a bad world. And when she would grow up, she would have to face it. She would be helpless.You are just scared to face reality. Don't ruin the lives of many because you happen to be a coward.Why do you want them to suffer?'his mind asked.
'There are many organisations that take cares of special people. She could live there.They came here because their daughter was ill. Do you think her parents would want their daughter to be killed? Never. They consider her as God's gift.'his mind said.

He noticed nothing as he walked. He was deep into his thoughts. All of a sudden he began imagining. He felt weightless for some time. His mind started saying things like, nothing is permanent. He realized that one day she would die. Even if he decided to save her today, one day she would never wake up.

That was when he entered the room where the girl was. He didn't notice her.She was wide awake. He was still unclear about his decision. He went close to her looked at her eyes. Her small petite eyes spoke of her innocence. It wanted to see more. The doctor could sense it.

Slowly a small yet mesmerizing smile blossomed on her face. The doctor made up his mind. He wanted the smile on her face to last forever. It was one of the most beautiful things he had ever seen. He decided to let her live as long as she should. He was nobody to decide her death or anything. He was just a doctor who was there to serve people.

He walked outside. As he walked , he saw the girl's mother approach him. she was filled with curiosity. Before she could ask anything he said that she was fine and could go back home.

The doctor was also happy. He walked the lobby with pride. He had gathered enough courage to tell the family that she didn't need euthanasia. But before he could meet them he heard a long cry from the girl's room. It sounded like her mother.

He ran to the room. He found the mother crying on the floor. With utmost fear he approached the girl. He palms were sweating profusely. He felt his legs burning under his shoes. He found the girl old and lifeless. She was smiling. Now he was horrified. He couldn't control his emotions. Even he began weeping. He walked away from the room. He questioned the credibility of his knowledge. He wondered who was indeed helpless. He wanted to let her live as long as she could but still was unable to protect her from the arms of death.

He walked to his room. He had never felt so bad when a patient passed away. He decided to leave the hospital early that day. He stared at the clock. He failed to realize how time went by. Her smile remained in his mind. he felt weightless again. He felt as though he was swimming. He began thinking of his childhood. He wanted to see the parents. Somehow he didn't have the courage. He agreed that he was a coward. On that note he left the room.