Death With Dignity
The idea of having a human medically die on their own terms(physician-assisted death) is one of the most debatable topics in the United States. Some people consider it as assisted suicide, or even murder. I consider it a way to help end suffering. If someone is going to die from a terminal illness, they should have the right to end their life as painlessly and peacefully as possible. The ability for humans to legally get a prescription to end their lives should be further legalized in America, as long as there are strict guidelines and procedures in place.
In the event that a person is diagnosed with a terminal illness, is in constant insufferable pain, or has virtually become a “vegetable”, they should have the right to be put to rest. Prolonging someones life when they are in such a state is completely callous. Not to sound childish, but in my eyes it seems to be unfair to have humans suffering throughout the end of their lives. If it 's seen as cruel to let a suffering pet or animal live out its life, wouldn 't it make sense to apply the same …show more content…
There have been close friends of mine that are highly religious. They state that god has the ultimate say in when to end our lives, and that if you do against his wishes, you will go to hell. Now I 'm not religious, but this one seems a little bizarre for me. If there is a god, why would he want his people to suffer so greatly? I understand that this is morally against many religions, but as the Death With Dignity National Center states, “The United States is a country founded on the separation of church and state. Religious institutions shouldn 't limit America 's end-of-life options. Why should anyone – the state, the medical profession, or anyone else – presume to tell someone else how much suffering they must endure while dying?” (“Physicians Frequently Asked
The idea of having a human medically die on their own terms(physician-assisted death) is one of the most debatable topics in the United States. Some people consider it as assisted suicide, or even murder. I consider it a way to help end suffering. If someone is going to die from a terminal illness, they should have the right to end their life as painlessly and peacefully as possible. The ability for humans to legally get a prescription to end their lives should be further legalized in America, as long as there are strict guidelines and procedures in place.
In the event that a person is diagnosed with a terminal illness, is in constant insufferable pain, or has virtually become a “vegetable”, they should have the right to be put to rest. Prolonging someones life when they are in such a state is completely callous. Not to sound childish, but in my eyes it seems to be unfair to have humans suffering throughout the end of their lives. If it 's seen as cruel to let a suffering pet or animal live out its life, wouldn 't it make sense to apply the same …show more content…
There have been close friends of mine that are highly religious. They state that god has the ultimate say in when to end our lives, and that if you do against his wishes, you will go to hell. Now I 'm not religious, but this one seems a little bizarre for me. If there is a god, why would he want his people to suffer so greatly? I understand that this is morally against many religions, but as the Death With Dignity National Center states, “The United States is a country founded on the separation of church and state. Religious institutions shouldn 't limit America 's end-of-life options. Why should anyone – the state, the medical profession, or anyone else – presume to tell someone else how much suffering they must endure while dying?” (“Physicians Frequently Asked