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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kelly 2012/06/20 18:29:05

No

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I don't think it is our place to call the shots.

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IslamRULES567 2012/06/20 18:03:21

Yes

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I AM EGYPTIAN AND PROUD!!!! HE IS DEAD ALLREADY PULL IT ITS TIME TO GO ITS TIME TO GO!!! JUST LIKE HE DID BY KILLLING THE PROTESTERS KRAMA!!!!

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joan.sloane 2012/06/20 17:59:43

Yes

I picked yes by mistake. What I really mean is how the can any of us answer the question. If the doctors are saying there is no hope for improvement and they are artificially keeping him alive, then what is the point? Either way the decision needs to be made by the family or according to a living will.

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OnlyAPilgrim 2012/06/20 17:25:12

Yes

Can we do the same to the dead ones in Washington?

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Herman 2012/06/20 17:24:38

No

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Who cares? If it delays 0bama's buddies, the Muslim Brotherhood from taking over Egypt, I say leave him on LS for eternity.

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IslamRU... to Herman 2012/06/20 18:08:36

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First of all you have no idea what is happening in Egypt... have you been there recently NO!! Well I have and the is nothing the Muslim Brotherhood is doing. No one in the media want to tell you the truth in the media and we can thank Obama

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Herman to IslamRU... 2012/06/20 19:18:25

And you're an expert. LMAO

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taitaFalcon23 2012/06/20 16:31:31 (edited)

No

I find it ironic that a conservo blog that hates 'Obamacare' for rationing out healthcare and will have 'death panels' seems to have a consensus that if a person is in a coma for more than 90 seconds has to have all hope of recovery removed immediately. I could drop on by his room in the hospital and pop two into his head and speed this thing up if anybody wants....

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bluelady 2012/06/20 16:00:41

No

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up to his family, not us or the docs

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BlackNeko 2012/06/20 15:59:51

Yes

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I dont really know what he did, most people say he was a a$$ but I think anyone who is "clinically dead" should have the plug pulled unless their family or they have a written will stating otherwise....the hospitals only want to keep those who are brain damaged alive so they can bill the family and insurance company, its a damn shame

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Chris 2012/06/20 15:57:46

Yes

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Execute this murderer!

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Herman to Chris 2012/06/20 17:28:29

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Yes the new group of murderers are anxious to take over.

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Chris to Herman 2012/06/20 17:44:52

What are you talking about?

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Herman to Chris 2012/06/20 19:19:17

That was self explanatory.

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Chris to Herman 2012/06/21 06:01:22

Yeah you mean that those who opposed him were murderers? Give power to the people!

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IslamRU... to Herman 2012/06/20 18:09:56

Watch what you say

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Herman to IslamRU... 2012/06/20 19:19:57

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Are you threatening me tough guy?

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RachelA7X 2012/06/20 15:55:18

No

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He might make a miraculous recovery. It's not for us to decide but I would wait a bit longer maybe.

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Chris to RachelA7X 2012/06/20 15:58:22

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Do you have an idea who he is?

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RachelA7X to Chris 2012/06/20 15:59:05

Not a clue

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Chris to RachelA7X 2012/06/20 16:00:16

Egyptian dictator. He has killed many, and some of them unarmed, people who were against his regime.

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RachelA7X to Chris 2012/06/20 16:02:51

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Ok. My comment was based on my opinion of whether a human should be given more time to possibly make a recovery. Now that I know that, I'm considering changing my opinion.

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Chris to RachelA7X 2012/06/20 16:06:50

Yeah do some research before you post. Or don't post.

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RachelA7X to Chris 2012/06/20 16:09:00

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I will but don't make a big deal out of it.

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Chris to RachelA7X 2012/06/20 16:09:48

Not a big deal. Just stating some things.

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RachelA7X to Chris 2012/06/20 16:11:51

Ok, I'm sorry if I offended you.

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Chris to RachelA7X 2012/06/20 16:12:39

Nope you didn't.

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RachelA7X to Chris 2012/06/20 16:14:02

Ok.

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theprothinker 2012/06/20 15:50:30

Yes

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It doesn't make any difference. His plug was pulled the day he stepped down. The entire Middle East is doomed to war, violence, and poverty until they learn the FIRST step toward democracy: the peaceful transition of power. Anybody in power in the Middle East (except Israel) that steps down from power is resigned to either prison or death. Until that changes, the Mubaraks, Ghadafis, and Assads of this world have no choices except to hang on to power at all costs or surrender and die.

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jacktown kid 2012/06/20 15:26:58

Yes

Get it over with

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Billyk75 2012/06/20 15:23:06

Yes

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He has nothing to live for but assassination attempts.

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ticlo7 2012/06/20 15:11:35

No

It's not our choice. You could kill him or you could try and force him to come back. Depends on whether or not you want him to suffer.

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bakermom 2012/06/20 15:05:55

Yes

And dump him in the Sea!!

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Rdtourist 2012/06/20 15:04:23

Yes

ANYONE should have a living will that goes into effect on cessation of essential brain function unless you want to keep a body warm and the heart beating just to expend valuable resource in futility.

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Medulla Oblongata 2012/06/20 14:53:40

Yes

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If he's clinically dead, what's the point in keeping him "alive?"

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keliffa 2012/06/20 14:50:16

No

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What does his family want?

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Bill 2012/06/20 14:02:20

Yes

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At 84, he's lived a long life.

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OneLastWord 2012/06/20 13:18:37 (edited)

Yes

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Better yet, put a 45 plug in him.

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theprot... to OneLast... 2012/06/20 15:52:30

He was one of the best friends we had in the Middle East. I will mourn his passing.

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OneLast... to theprot... 2012/06/21 01:20:23

Well,.. It’s hard to know that in the west, for that matter the world, it seems HE held onto power so long.

Problem is, you and I get world news that is always (slanted) to world political situations for your country and ours. In this world today, it’s hard to know the truth.

Let’s just hope any new government is best for the people.

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