Legalizing Euthanasia
Euthanasia is the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma (Balkin 2005). The argument of legalizing Euthanasia is important in order for the act to be given to those in need all over the world. Euthanasia is not considered murder nor suicide and does not affect health care. Euthanasia is also a way of providing control and easing pain and suffering (Justitie 2017). Euthanasia should be legalized in order to end suffering for those who encounter constant pain and terminal illnesses.
Kaye Stearman describes Euthanasia in the simplest of ways in her book, The Debate About Euthanasia by stating:
Euthanasia is literally a matter of life and death. Although it is still a relatively rare occurrence, it is an issue that is highly controversial and is regularly debated in the media. The word “euthanasia” is derived from ancient Greek and can be translated as “good death.” Today, it refers to the deliberate killing of a person, by oneself or by others. It normally applies when the person is close to death, or in extreme and untreatable pain, or is kept alive by artificial means without hope of recovery (Stearman 2011.)
Euthanasia should be an act that is legalized in all states across the world. This process provides a way, for those suffering with terminal …show more content…
They believe Euthanasia is a means of murder and suicide as well as an unrighteous decision for people to end their life before the actual time of death. These people have not taken into consideration the pain and hopeless chance of living that these patients are encountering (Documentary 2016). No one will truly understand the choice unless they experience it right hand. However, the situation shouldn’t be opinionated without complete knowledge of the pain, suffering, and quality of
Euthanasia is the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma (Balkin 2005). The argument of legalizing Euthanasia is important in order for the act to be given to those in need all over the world. Euthanasia is not considered murder nor suicide and does not affect health care. Euthanasia is also a way of providing control and easing pain and suffering (Justitie 2017). Euthanasia should be legalized in order to end suffering for those who encounter constant pain and terminal illnesses.
Kaye Stearman describes Euthanasia in the simplest of ways in her book, The Debate About Euthanasia by stating:
Euthanasia is literally a matter of life and death. Although it is still a relatively rare occurrence, it is an issue that is highly controversial and is regularly debated in the media. The word “euthanasia” is derived from ancient Greek and can be translated as “good death.” Today, it refers to the deliberate killing of a person, by oneself or by others. It normally applies when the person is close to death, or in extreme and untreatable pain, or is kept alive by artificial means without hope of recovery (Stearman 2011.)
Euthanasia should be an act that is legalized in all states across the world. This process provides a way, for those suffering with terminal …show more content…
They believe Euthanasia is a means of murder and suicide as well as an unrighteous decision for people to end their life before the actual time of death. These people have not taken into consideration the pain and hopeless chance of living that these patients are encountering (Documentary 2016). No one will truly understand the choice unless they experience it right hand. However, the situation shouldn’t be opinionated without complete knowledge of the pain, suffering, and quality of