Arguments Against Euthanasia And Assisted Suicide

Euthanasia, assisted suicide in other words, has always been a hot topic to talk about even during the 1990s thanks to Dr. Kevorkian. This practice is legal and illegal in many places throughout the world. The idea of suicide simply seems very harsh to someone and may even go against certain religions. However, euthanasia is a practice that relieves suffering of a person, whether it be physical or mental pain they are going through. People who are suffering from terminal illness or mental illness have already given up. They know best that it is better to leave sooner than later because it causes many problems for their family and friends. The hospital bills will be very expensive, the person with the illness suffers from pain every day, and …show more content…
The arguments from pro euthanasia are that it has high cost in healthcare, relieves the suffering from mental and physical pain, respect the person’s choice and it is their choice for what happens to them. ” When medicine is defeated and its role can no longer be the one to save life, it must at least be able to alleviate the suffering” (Euthanasia page 3). There are tons of views against euthanasia also. Mainly the religious ideas always end up going against it since some religion view life as a wonderful thing and such. Others claim not to kill anything that is alive. People even say that euthanasia defeats the purpose of medicine, since medicine was created to prevent tragedy and defending life. Many parts of the world is in favor for passive euthanasia. Resolutions of European Council (11) proclaims the right to die in a dignified manner, relaxed and if possibly in comfort, in compliance with the patient’s biological will (12) (Euthanasia page 4). That part of the religion sometimes does not make sense. Animals are always put down because of the same reasons. They too are alive, feel pain, and do apply to the religious ways of not killing. So why is it that humans cannot choose when to end their days? In some parts of the world (Italy, Greek, and Finland), it states that the patient’s request be serious and expressly stated. In the situation of ill people with physical and mental sufferings that cannot be healed and who can no longer be assisted by a physician, it can be argued in favor of no criminal sanction for the physician (Euthanasia page 5). If it matches the requirements and situation stated by the law, euthanasia should not have an