Euthanasia
When it comes to the topic of Euthanasia, most of us will readily agree that it is a debatable topic. Where this agreement usually ends however, is on the question of whether a person should have the right to end their own life based on their own sufferings while others maintains that children should also be given this right. My own view is that euthanasia should be allowed for any stage of sufferers, but not by involuntary death without your consent.
Under certain circumstances certain individuals do believe that euthanasia is a form of suicide, and does not help the individuals. Many people believe that euthanasia is suicide. There should be a formal evaluation before suicide is considered or even foreseen by a physician. There are few states that do allow …show more content…
I can see the point in making this decision but giving children the right to say yes to euthanasia, is a hard limit for me. I am glad to see that there was an age limit for euthanasia. In the Newsweek article, Elish Ogara’s statement is that “in the Netherlands, the first country to legalize euthanasia, sick children are allowed to request it, but only if they are 12 years and older” (2). Being a parent myself I would like to see my child live, but I would not want to see my child suffer. It is hard enough as a parent to let your children of any age come to the conclusion that they would rather go through euthanasia, instead of staying alive. But, in the end it would be their decision, and the only thing we can do is to accept it, and allow them the right to die with dignity, and under their terms. If my child was ill with cancer and depending on the stage of cancer, and if it was not curable, then it would be an option further down the road, But not if there is a chance to fight to live. That is a sacrifice I am willing to make for my
When it comes to the topic of Euthanasia, most of us will readily agree that it is a debatable topic. Where this agreement usually ends however, is on the question of whether a person should have the right to end their own life based on their own sufferings while others maintains that children should also be given this right. My own view is that euthanasia should be allowed for any stage of sufferers, but not by involuntary death without your consent.
Under certain circumstances certain individuals do believe that euthanasia is a form of suicide, and does not help the individuals. Many people believe that euthanasia is suicide. There should be a formal evaluation before suicide is considered or even foreseen by a physician. There are few states that do allow …show more content…
I can see the point in making this decision but giving children the right to say yes to euthanasia, is a hard limit for me. I am glad to see that there was an age limit for euthanasia. In the Newsweek article, Elish Ogara’s statement is that “in the Netherlands, the first country to legalize euthanasia, sick children are allowed to request it, but only if they are 12 years and older” (2). Being a parent myself I would like to see my child live, but I would not want to see my child suffer. It is hard enough as a parent to let your children of any age come to the conclusion that they would rather go through euthanasia, instead of staying alive. But, in the end it would be their decision, and the only thing we can do is to accept it, and allow them the right to die with dignity, and under their terms. If my child was ill with cancer and depending on the stage of cancer, and if it was not curable, then it would be an option further down the road, But not if there is a chance to fight to live. That is a sacrifice I am willing to make for my