Confusion Between Euthanasia And Other End-Life Decisions

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Euthanasia is one of the most common argument in our society. Euthanasia, the act to end one’s life painlessly who is suffering from incurable or painful disease. However, Euthanasia is illegal in many countries because many people refer it as assisted suicide. Euthanasia can be referred as painless and happy death without going through suffering. According to Wikipedia, Euthanasia was first used in medical context by Francis Bacon. Nevertheless, I supported Euthanasia because every patient has their own rights and decisions. Second, I believe everyone is afraid of death, but why would they still choose Euthanasia? The answer is because torture and suffering is more terrifying than death. Lastly, when a patient doesn’t have any chance of …show more content…
Mishara, and Claire Durand; Euthanasia was legalized in Netherland, and Belgium from 2000 to 2002. Furthermore, majority percentage of Canadians support the legalization of Euthanasia. In this article, the authors gave a influence point to support my argument. Many opposers criticized that Euthanasia is considered as assisted suicide; however the author specified that many people confused Euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, and the double …show more content…
Apparently she has a deadly disease that cannot be cured with today’s medical practices. She suffered from her disease, and cannot financially afford the medical treatment. Although, she lost everything she uses to have, but she still have her dignity and importantly she want to leave the world with her last happiness. Let’s say she 's in Texas, USA; in which Euthanasia is not legal. Why can 't we give her a right to choose a death with dignity? To those who have incurable disease, they are emotionally stronger than us. When coming to death; nothing can be taken with us, except last happiness and respect. Since dignity can be taken with us, then why can 't we have the right to

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