Arguments Against Assisted Suicide

Suicide is typically a sensitive topic that causes a series of mixed emotions in todays society. Mainly because suicide is becoming something that is prevalent in almost everyones lives. Suicide is very controversial for reasons that include moral and religious beliefs. On the other hand, assisted suicide also known as “Death with dignity, sparks an even stronger and more complex debate for the same reasons. However, the difference between suicide and assisted suicide is that suicide is not against the law, whereas assisted suicide is illegal in all but three states in America. In this essay, I will discuss both the supportive and objective sides of the dilemma and then express my opinion. The main objective against assisted suicide is that it is deemed as a crime in every state in America except for Oregon, Washington, and Vermont. In some states, it is considered manslaughter if a person intentionally aids someone in committing suicide. The charges and convictions vary by state, but still result in either a fine or jail …show more content…
The truth of the matter is, assisted suicide is still suicide. Suicide, no matter the condition, is a traumatic and heartbreaking experience for both the victim and people involved in the victims life. The Catholic church and other main religions are against suicide, let alone assisted suicide. “The official position of the Catholic Church in Rome remains that killing of a human being, even by an act of omission to eliminate suffering, violates divine law and offends the dignity of the human person.” As a result of suicide being a grave mortal sin, many people that practice religion cannot even be buried within their church. “The individual was seen as having failed to value his own life as a gift from God, and as result was often denied burial in Catholic cemeteries.”(people.opposingviews.com) This also proves to be true for most other