Mubarak Is 'Clinically Dead': Should They Pull the Plug on Him?

by SodaHead News Posted 2012/06/19 23:00:00

Related Topics: Hosni Mubarak, clinically dead, Life Support, Stroke

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Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was been declared clinically dead. The 84-year-old politician reportedly suffered a stroke Tuesday morning, just a few weeks after receiving a life sentence for the deaths caused last year by Arab Spring protests against his prolonged presidency. Within hours, Mubarak was pronounced clinically dead. He's still on life support, but not likely to recover.

Initially, Reuters was told by the military that they could not use the term "clinically dead" because he was being kept alive. One source described his condition as "completely unconscious ... using artificial respiration." However, it was enough to elicit "cheering and fireworks" in Tahrir Square, USA Today reports. Does it sound like Mubarak can be put to rest, or should doctors keep working on him?

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Watching closely 2012/06/19 23:38:09

No

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Why on earth would you ask us. It is not our call to make. That's a matter for his next of kin.
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Bill 2012/06/26 05:08:12

No

I say No, because that may not be his choice. Now if he had a written will that allowed this to be done, then it would pe O.K. But even if he is clinically dead, there are some cases when doctors have pronounced people clinically dead they have rallied at some later time, and lived. Mubarak's total general health condition should dictate his chances of rallying. In that case, it might be the best thing to do for his own good. I know the people of the revoltion in Egypt want them to pull the plug.

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★Calliope★ 2012/06/25 18:16:13

No

Too bad you didn't have an "I don't give a damn" answer.

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jere.chievres 2012/06/25 17:56:21

Yes

Then shoot him to make sure he is really dead.

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Angus 2012/06/25 12:09:46

No

It will run its course. However, they pulled the plug on democracy for Egypt now that the Muslim Brotherhood is in charge. Another piece in the Obama puzzle of destruction.

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Beto 2012/06/25 07:05:57

Yes

If his family agrees, it is the right thing to do.

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ruthannhausman 2012/06/24 23:45:45

Yes

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It's what is done for most human beings, why play morbid political games by keeping him alive. Nothing to be accomplished there. He's an old man, he was tried and found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment, what more can you do to him? It is no longer a matter of meting justice to a tyrant here, it has become more of sinking down to his level and scoring absolutely no positive points. Pull the plug, bury the man and move on. Let history tell the story from there.

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Cleaver62 2012/06/24 19:44:31

Yes

Pull the plug. Nothing more can be done or gained by keeping him alive. He is taking up valuable bed space.

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belle 2012/06/24 18:45:14

No

His family will do what they feel is right and what they think he might want. No one else should be involved on this sad critical condition.

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Inquisitve Kat 2012/06/24 16:57:58

No

That's hardly our call to make... let his family decide.

That aside, yeah, if it was me, I'd want them to pull the plug.

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♌βļąƈʞƦơșƐ3033♌ 2012/06/24 16:02:03

Yes

Sometimes even the best doctors can't save someone.

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Anonymouse BN-0 ~bibbityboo~ 2012/06/24 15:45:59

Yes

Just amend the sentence to the death penalty.

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DarkSto... to Anonymo... 2012/06/25 00:10:28

He's past feeling anything..

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Chukroast 2012/06/23 22:58:47

No

No, maybe he can be resurrected and return to power. I'd rather see that then have the Muslim Brotherhood (a Jihadist, Islamist cult) take over.

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Singerar 2012/06/23 22:44:50

Yes

Let his family decide. I wouldn't want to stay like that!

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Bureauc 0webama 2012/06/23 22:14:45

Yes

Should but they won't if they think like most Governments. They will give him blood transfusions to keep him alive until his hanging date.

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Sayer Stewart 2012/06/23 22:03:06

No

Not for me to decide.

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maryam 2012/06/23 19:37:10

Yes

if no hopes yes then the machines should be pulled out .

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Twinky 2012/06/23 16:37:48

No

Why ask me? It's up to his family/his officials. It has nothing to do with anyone on SH

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fortycal_sig 2012/06/23 06:32:09

Yes

Who are "they?" The so-called "government" there can't make the decision, since that would amount to executing a death sentence, and it is my understanding that he was not sentenced to death.

If the old criminal has any friends or family left, I guess it's up to them.

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cheshirewayne 2012/06/23 03:28:07

Yes

I'm sure they can torture him some more, just to make sure they get all the information out of him.

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mark 2012/06/23 00:00:55

No

That should be up to his wife to decide what he would have wanted.

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john12breaknot 2012/06/22 23:56:23

No

Formalities must be observed.Africa for the Africans,Asia for the Asians,white countries for EVERYBODY!
it`s Genocide according to international law
Anti-racist is a codeword for anti-white.

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Sayer S... to john12b... 2012/06/23 22:01:04

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And what does this have to do with the poll question?

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hat man to john12b... 2012/06/25 16:41:01

Well since we all came from Africa... Perhaps the World is for those who are its passengers.

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KrSpo 2012/06/22 18:55:51

No

No, if there is any chance he can feel pain, keep him plugged in, peel his skin off and cover his ass in salt. Tyrant till the end.

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DefendnProtect 2012/06/22 18:22:57

No

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Only his family could choose to do so.

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ronbo 2012/06/22 17:31:35

No

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Not without his family,s o.k.

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\V/ 2012/06/22 17:00:44

Yes

$\V/$

YES. WTF are they waiting for? Take his carcass to the dump where it belongs

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JoeLove~PWCM~JLA 2012/06/22 16:42:51

Yes

Not really my call but if it was me in his situation....just sayin'.

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Ken 2012/06/22 16:31:15

Yes

They will kill him one way or the other anyway.

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sandra.hemmes 2012/06/22 16:08:28

Yes

Why go on and on about how far dead he is. Let it be. let him go to his maker.

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Dana 2012/06/22 16:02:43

No

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Who on here or anywhere else has the right to tell a family to pull the plug? I don't care who is it... this is the epitome of something entirely personal. Why on this earth is this even a question and poll? Again, no one elses right... none. Would you want people talking about you or your family is such a way? No matter who you were?

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Manster 2012/06/22 15:56:53

Yes

Sounds like it's time to pull the plug.

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Andy 2012/06/22 14:49:34

Yes

I thought they had already pulled him off life support???

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Red_Horse 2012/06/22 13:32:58
robertbarry13 2012/06/22 09:23:42

Yes

#Judaism says once a person is on life support and being fed by tube they cannot be removed from the machine. People awaken even when seemingly brain dead. How can we tell if the decision is correct? What religion is he and what does it say with regard to this matter? That q needs to b answered b4 action is taken!

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Red_Horse to robertb... 2012/06/22 13:34:03
T A to robertb... 2012/06/23 02:46:53

He's from a Muslim country. I doubt he's one himself though.

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KrazyArchyGurl 2012/06/22 07:22:20

Yes

What kind of life is that? He's dead....

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T A to KrazyAr... 2012/06/23 02:47:43

One he deserves I reckon. Too little too late though.

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