The Debate Of Assisted Suicide

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Assisted suicide is one of the most controversial debates by physicians around the world. It is also one of the most controversial topics for any religious groups. Most religious groups such as christians and the muslims believe killing yourself is shameful and would be punished in the afterlife. As for the mormons and the jews they believe that if you would choose assisted suicide as long as its peaceful manner then it's okay. Since the start of this in america with jack korvichian who was arrested and sent to prison then later released. Now in modern times states such as oregon and california allow assisted suicide. One of the opinions is that the terminally ill have the right to end their lives if the pain outways the goods. Another issue

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