A Rational Choice: Euthanasia Is A Rational Choice

Killing the pain is not exactly killing the patient. Euthanasia is physician assisted suicide that is available to terminally ill patients in particular states. Currently it is legal in Washington Oregon, California, Vermont, New Mexico, and Montana (ALL). It has been a controversial topic in the United States over the years. Many reasons people are against it include: religious views, right to die, Hippocratic Oath and prohibition of killing, government involvement, and living wills. The Washington vs. Glucksberg debate in 1828 made euthanasia illegal in majority of states causing never ending conflict across America. Euthanasia is a rational choice because it benefits terminally ill patients and their families, allowing them to relieve excruciating pain, and letting them have their ultimate “right to die.” Terminally ill adults have morals that allow them to make this life-altering decision for themselves. Terminally ill patients and their families both benefit tremendously from choosing euthanasia. To apply for a physician assisted death you have to be given a select few months left to live. For example Marc Weide’s mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer at the age of 65. He also stated that she chose euthanasia and her family struggled to accept her decision. Her son soon …show more content…
The advantages outweigh the disadvantages in all aspects which makes it a rational decision. Terminally ill patients have the right to make decisions on how they want the outcome of their future to look. The pain might be so intense which forces them to without dignity. This can make the natural death of a patient incredibly hard for loved ones. Religion and government will continue to be the biggest road block of getting euthanasia legalized. Nothing will change until advocates everywhere show how wonderful physician assisted suicide can actually turn out to