Imagine knowing that in just a few months a loved one will die of a terminal illness. Imagine discovering that, although it was possible to stop their suffering in an easy and painless way, doctors are refusing them this right, and forcing them to live the rest of their days in pain. This event, unfortunately, is a current problem all around the world, and a constant debate. This event is the use of euthanasia. While some people believe that euthanasia is unethical, people who are terminally ill should be able to choose when they die, because they should not have to suffer, and the decision should be theirs.
Regardless, there are many people who believe euthanasia should not be used, due to the fact that they believe it is unethical. They believe this because they see euthanasia as a form of assisted suicide, and sometimes even murder. On the contrary, …show more content…
Annette Childs, a psychotherapist, said in an interview, “But there is another type of suffering...called anticipatory suffering, and it includes the depression and anxiety...For those who fear a prolonged and/or suffering death, this type of legislation provides a potent medicine,” (Euthanasia.procon.org, Childs). While many know that terminal illnesses bring physical pain, there are some that do not know that it can also bring mental suffering, which some claim is worse than the former. As one can see, those with a terminal illness should have the right to euthanasia to stop or prevent painful suffering. Another key point was made by a poll taken by US citizens. This poll had questions based on opinions of euthanasia and facts. After the poll it was found that fifty-five percent of terminally ill patients die in pain. This means that over fifty percent of people with a terminal illness were denied a peaceful death, and were instead condemned by doctors to die while
Regardless, there are many people who believe euthanasia should not be used, due to the fact that they believe it is unethical. They believe this because they see euthanasia as a form of assisted suicide, and sometimes even murder. On the contrary, …show more content…
Annette Childs, a psychotherapist, said in an interview, “But there is another type of suffering...called anticipatory suffering, and it includes the depression and anxiety...For those who fear a prolonged and/or suffering death, this type of legislation provides a potent medicine,” (Euthanasia.procon.org, Childs). While many know that terminal illnesses bring physical pain, there are some that do not know that it can also bring mental suffering, which some claim is worse than the former. As one can see, those with a terminal illness should have the right to euthanasia to stop or prevent painful suffering. Another key point was made by a poll taken by US citizens. This poll had questions based on opinions of euthanasia and facts. After the poll it was found that fifty-five percent of terminally ill patients die in pain. This means that over fifty percent of people with a terminal illness were denied a peaceful death, and were instead condemned by doctors to die while