The subject of euthanasia is a heated debate in which lines have been drawn between social and political groups. Many people want this controversial situation removed from the volumes of lawful medicine, but others say we should be able to choose our fates in extreme cases. Neither the law makers of this country nor the people have found a fair solution to this debate. The question still lies unanswered. Should assisted-suicide be permitted?
It is believed by a vast majority that everyone deserves the right to die. The European Declaration of Human Rights includes that we have the right not to be forced to suffer. A categorical quote from Professor AC Graylings in Dying Patron states: "I believe that decisions about the timing and death belong to the individual as a human right." Ramon Sampedro, a man who wasparalysed in Spain in a swimming accident tried both of Spain 's lower and higher courts and even the ECHR to end his life. His paralysis led him to being unable to commit suicide. Ramon passed away on Monday the twelfth of January 1998, and ensured that the task of poisoning him would lead to no suspects. What exact justification does the Government have to keep someone who is willing to die alive? Patients suffering from these problems may be in …show more content…
It has its up-sides including it is a human beings own right to decide when to die, and that an individual should not be forced to continue living if they have a valid justification to end their life. However, to contrast it can be expected that euthanasia will be abused and a means to save money, and many will feel pressured into accepting assisted suicide. Euthanasia may be considered by some that is should be legalised. However, with current affairs and the attitude of the Government towards spending, legalising euthanasia may be the result in an extremely high death rate of elderly
It is believed by a vast majority that everyone deserves the right to die. The European Declaration of Human Rights includes that we have the right not to be forced to suffer. A categorical quote from Professor AC Graylings in Dying Patron states: "I believe that decisions about the timing and death belong to the individual as a human right." Ramon Sampedro, a man who wasparalysed in Spain in a swimming accident tried both of Spain 's lower and higher courts and even the ECHR to end his life. His paralysis led him to being unable to commit suicide. Ramon passed away on Monday the twelfth of January 1998, and ensured that the task of poisoning him would lead to no suspects. What exact justification does the Government have to keep someone who is willing to die alive? Patients suffering from these problems may be in …show more content…
It has its up-sides including it is a human beings own right to decide when to die, and that an individual should not be forced to continue living if they have a valid justification to end their life. However, to contrast it can be expected that euthanasia will be abused and a means to save money, and many will feel pressured into accepting assisted suicide. Euthanasia may be considered by some that is should be legalised. However, with current affairs and the attitude of the Government towards spending, legalising euthanasia may be the result in an extremely high death rate of elderly