Euthanesia

Euthanasia, People should be able to take there own lives

The beliefs and views of our country are hypocritical and unjust. As we

grow from a young child to a mature adult, we are taught many things such as

that killing another human being is wrong, it is against the law and goes

against most people's religious beliefs. Yet, there are some instances when

this rule does not seem to apply. If someone kills another in self-defense

it is seen as an act of bravery, if a soldier kills an enemy in war it is

seen as courageous and honorable. But who is to say that these acts are more

justifiable than allowing someone who is in extreme pain and suffering to be

given an opportunity to end their own lives with the help of another. As the

world around us changes at an incredible rate, we must always ask ourselves

if these changes are in our own best interest. The decisions that people make

are always up for debate by anyone who has an opinion one way or another.

The debate of euthanasia has been ongoing for many years and as of now, there

is no end in sight.

There are many views on the topic of euthanasia, some people believe that

it should be open to anyone who feels that their life is not worth living;

while others think that there is no justifiable reason for euthanasia to be

allowed. These opposing sides have many different reasons for believing what

they do, some reasons people give for euthanasia are intriguing and very

thought provoking. Some people believe that a person with an incurable

disease or severe disability that causes life to be racked with pain or so

burdensome that a meaningful and desirable existence has ceased, then this

person should be allowed to die. This conclusion should only be allowed

after all other alternatives have been thoroughly considered.

Another argument that is given in favor or euthanasia is that the role of the

physician is to do whatever is best for their patient. This could mean that

in some extreme situations the best answer might include hastening death upon

the request of the dying. The job of a physician should always be to help

their patient in any way possible. It is the duty as a professional to heal,

prolong life, and to reduce suffering. In some extreme cases, when every

other option is hopeless, the best service that a physician can render would

be to help a person rush death in order to relieve the unnecessary

suffering they must go through.

Another argument supporting the use of euthanasia is that everyone would

benefit if it were legal to show mercy when death becomes preferable over

life. With that in mind one must look at the families and loved ones of

those who wish to end their extreme suffering. No one would want to watch a

loved one die in extreme agony, while sitting there not being able to do

anything. This feeling of helplessness and despair would almost be

unimaginable. Making anyone watch this while hoping for a quick end to his

or her loved one's suffering, would be wrong in itself. Although this type

of case is rare in the real world is very rare, just one case alone would be

argument enough for the use of euthanasia.

While the views of many people may be against the use of euthanasia, its sad

to say that in all actuality it goes on almost everyday. Many people have

heard of doctors who report that they have, out of compassion and mercy,

given heavy doses of morphine to relieve the pain and suffering of patients

who are near an inevitable death. While doing this, the doctors know

perfectly well what the ending result will be that death will come quicker. Somehow this

is right, since the goal of this is to ease the pain and not actually to kill

the patient. But would it not also be right to do the very same thing with

the goal of making death come to the patient?

While these views and arguments are very interesting and thought provoking

there are many more people who believe that euthanasia is wrong. There are the

majority of people who can be separated into three main groups. The groups that

are fighting against the legalization of euthanasia are conservative

religious groups, medical associations, and groups concerned with

disabilities. These three groups all have their own argument on why we

should not allow the use of euthanasia.

The religious groups feel that it is God's place to decide the time and place

of a person's death, not your own. They feel that if someone chooses to take

an