Police in northern Switzerland have made several arrests following the suspected death of an individual in a “suicide pod.” The controversial device, known as a “Sarco” pod, was designed to allow a person to control their own death by reducing oxygen levels inside the pod. This case marks the first time the Sarco pod has been used, resulting in a criminal investigation and arrests being made.
The Sarco pod, which stands for sarcophagus, was intended to provide a peaceful and autonomous way for individuals to choose when and how they end their lives. After death, the pod can also be used as a coffin, providing a unique and controversial approach to assisted suicide.
This incident has raised questions and sparked debate about the ethical and legal implications of using such pods for assisted death. The unique design and function of the Sarco pod have brought attention to the issue of end-of-life choices and the rights of individuals to make decisions about their own deaths.
As the investigation continues and more details emerge, the use of the Sarco pod and the circumstances surrounding the individual’s death will continue to be scrutinized. The arrests made by Swiss authorities indicate that there are potential legal consequences for those involved in facilitating this method of assisted suicide.
The development of the Sarco pod has been years in the making, and its first use has now resulted in a criminal case and arrests. The impact of this incident on the ongoing debate surrounding assisted death and end-of-life choices remains to be seen, but it has certainly brought attention to the complexities and controversies surrounding this issue.
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Live in a pod they say. What could go wrong.
BIS is based in Basel. Makes sense.
Only people that really loved and loss someone that suffered terribly from a terminal illness would understand why a device like this should exist.The problem is most people that disagree with this treat their pets with more dignity and take their terminally ill pet to a vet to be euthanized because they think it’s inhumane for the animal to suffer…don’t people deserve the same dignity?
I saw this before during the episode of A Taste of Armageddon from season 1 of Star Trek TOS.
This is more like horror sci-fi movie now.
I wish I had such option because here the options are risky for me. I can't find one with full guarantee of succeess
As someone who used to be suicidal after losing my brother to suicide, i can say therapy will work, but only if you want it to work, death isn't the end all, its just the easy way out of a really hard situation that makes you feel helpless. Wont ever shame anyone for feeling suicidal as i too once was there, but as someone who lost it all and somehow found a purpose to live, i can say there is hope. Please dont give up, it doesn't get easier, it just gets less hard.
Pod Bless America
You presume the life you were to given to be your own. You didnt birth yourself it was a gift from God. You take the good and the bad. How easy it would have been to end it when I was homeless and alone and nobody cared about me
Futurama did it first.
I could tell you why. In fact I tried many ways to word it. They claim 135 people are involed when someone does it. I am now at over 200.
March 17 2027!! Please give the ill the right to pass with digntiy in a clean hospital room with health care to help. It save first responders from coping with why?
In Canada—a woman can walk into a doctor's office and say I am pregnant –I want you to end the life growing inside me. The doctor will do it. The government will pay all the costs of doing it. No delay No restrictions Bottom line–it's legal for her to decide to end a life BUT!!!!!!!!! That same woman can not ask a doctor to end her life–even if she is willing to pay all the cost of doing it. It's illegal Can anyone explain to me the rational of this? To be clear –I am not against abortion on demand–I am 100% for MAID–on demand!!!!!!!
If it has wings it will be a cool one spaceship
If the worst happens, I wanna go out like the dude on Three Body Problem show, but with a Android tablet.
Every new technology will eventually be misused, question can society adapt and tolerate a certain amount of misuse? We already do so for all other tech from guns to alcohol, automobiles and nuclear power. Since we all get dead eventually we may as well learn how to deal with it humanely and peacefully.
I think people should be able to make their own choices.
Damn that sucks for the people doing their jobs ……but that lady ate she really did her big one 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💉⚰️⚰️🪦
Mankind needs to come up with some humane way for people really suffering to end their lives. I have watched love ones suffer for many months in pain with no hope and no way to live a good life any longer. Because of our own backward laws on suicide here in the USA. I would take sleeping pills if I was living a painful life & terminally ill. This way the law could not go after anyone I leave behind. Shalom
No one should’ve been arrested. It was that woman’s choice just like it’s any person seeking a medically assisted death. The whole point is death with dignity and she’s been robbed of that like she was robbed of her life by diseases and healthcare unable to care for her.
Hellfire and brimstone stuff sadly
And here in Canada they're offering it to our veterans who don't want to die on tap!
Shows the mental state of US Citizens
How do i build one?
988 – MAID sign-up line, more like.
This is criminal. This is evil evil evil.🛡
This is atrocious and a great low point in human history
Allowing these devices certainly can serve as coercion (incl the company/staff operating it) to take an easier way out, to have the person find a quicker 'solution' that could've been solvable. Indeed, such devices are despicable and go against humanity. Life is a journey, deciding you're in pain or simply depressed and deciding to 'go to sleep' without truly EXHAUSTING all actual medical & support avenues is terrible.
…. have no interest in this endless life
✨️The Canadian M.A.I.D. PROGRAM is free….if you don't mind being paralyzed by the first drug and mobile while the second drug drowns you 😢 Heck, even veteran meds are more humane. 😵💫🤪
the end is near
MAID needs to be investigated and shutdown
Does it come with other colors ?….thank you
What a wild world we take up space in
Canadian news, shaming assisted suicide? Really?
Our gov has assisted murdered more than 50k people all ready.
End pod violence. Outlaw assault pods!!!
at least there will never be a complaint
Futurama is here & real
My God, such amazing device! 😂 On the other hand, bit dangerous. If I had one nearby I might have been already not here with you guyes. Recently went through hell of something.. very painful.. so bad that I had suicidal thoughts. Then, lo… After few weeks it came out of my body: just a trivial kidney stone (never had them before, didn't know what they can actually do while moving out of your system). And now I'm totally healthy and happy again. Totally recovered, loving God!
Why someone will make such a pathetic device at the first place ?
When I searched for this news, it says "you are not alone" 😂
So these pods are just scattered around and people use them? what if you want to use it but there's already a dead body inside 😐
The government is like a big farm, the politicians are the farmers, and we are the cattle and poultry. Every day politicians steal our milk, eggs, and meat. Just as a farmer doesn't want his animals to leave the farm, politicians don't want us to have a way to "exit".
Disgusting