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Out of every 100,000 people in Canada, 7,600 will die every year from terminal illnesses. On

average it costs an individual $39,947.00 annually out-of pocket trying to prolong the

inevitable. Researchers from the Canadian Healthcare Association concluded 73% of terminally

ill patients believe euthanasia should be legalized (Canadian Health Care). It's their body, it's

their life, should it be their choice? Personally, I fully believe in euthanasia because

terminal patients shouldn’t be forced to suffer If they or their loved ones are

coherent and in a stable

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