Euthanasia a prevalent topic recently on the serious uprising of our nation’s political and clinical concern. Blasphemy! Who are we to decide who lives and who dies? Is something most religiously inclined politics or theologian would ask bout topics like euthanasia and abortion. Questions Regarding death and dying have recently become popular topics for discussion by lawyers, theologian, politicians, philosophers and the public. Is euthanasia murder? Should steps be taken toward legalization? These questions and numerous others are being asked with increasing frequency. These are urgent questions that require careful and thorough analysis and comprehensive answers. Euthanasia is illegal in almost all encompassing areas of the United States.
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Making this movement almost coherent to the beginning stages of same sex legalization or abortion ratification on a national level. “Eliminate the needless pain and the long suffering of those who are dying (Fox, 2015).” This is what democratic Senator Lois Wolk, co-author of the right to die bill expressed in his statement demonstrating his enthusiasm for the ratification of euthanasia. While in the other side of the political party we have Republican Senator, Ted Gaines expressing his perception on the topic of euthanasia stating “I’m not going to push the old or the weak out of this world, and I think that could be the unintended consequence of this legislation (Fox, 2015). With these statements we see political views and insights on the topic of assisted suicide, one which everyone is entitled to have. This way we can work cohesively to take into considerations the pros and cons of such a complex …show more content…
In his 1998 book Euthanasia and Physician Assisted Suicide: Killing or Caring? Stated: "I believe the evidence leads to the conclusion that we must not legalize euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide. Instead, our society should mobilize a life-giving health care system that includes compassionate care for the dying, adequate analgesia and human comforts near the end of life, and widespread education about the right to refuse burdensome medical care (ProCon, 2014)”. I personally agree with Dr. Manning’s statement due to the fact that I have an optimistic mindset when viewing life or death. I individually see a brighter more positive alternative then just taking the easy way out and just pull the plug but that’s just my
Making this movement almost coherent to the beginning stages of same sex legalization or abortion ratification on a national level. “Eliminate the needless pain and the long suffering of those who are dying (Fox, 2015).” This is what democratic Senator Lois Wolk, co-author of the right to die bill expressed in his statement demonstrating his enthusiasm for the ratification of euthanasia. While in the other side of the political party we have Republican Senator, Ted Gaines expressing his perception on the topic of euthanasia stating “I’m not going to push the old or the weak out of this world, and I think that could be the unintended consequence of this legislation (Fox, 2015). With these statements we see political views and insights on the topic of assisted suicide, one which everyone is entitled to have. This way we can work cohesively to take into considerations the pros and cons of such a complex …show more content…
In his 1998 book Euthanasia and Physician Assisted Suicide: Killing or Caring? Stated: "I believe the evidence leads to the conclusion that we must not legalize euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide. Instead, our society should mobilize a life-giving health care system that includes compassionate care for the dying, adequate analgesia and human comforts near the end of life, and widespread education about the right to refuse burdensome medical care (ProCon, 2014)”. I personally agree with Dr. Manning’s statement due to the fact that I have an optimistic mindset when viewing life or death. I individually see a brighter more positive alternative then just taking the easy way out and just pull the plug but that’s just my