Euthanasia: Each Case is Unique

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Which is better - suffering, agonizing, and holding onto life for a short period of time or just being laid to rest in peace? Nine out of ten people would pick the latter if just asked that question without a scenario, but when given an example containing their family they might change their opinion. This is when the question of whether or not euthanasia should be an option comes into play. Euthanasia is a topic to which many people do not give a lot of thought. When reading about euthanasia and having to make the decision whether or not I support or oppose it, I came to the conclusion that I support euthanasia - but only in certain cases. I believe the call for euthanasia or assisted suicide changes depending on the situation. I believe euthanasia sometimes becomes an excuse for people not to deal with suffering, but I also think euthanasia can be just the right answer for someone faced with holding on to the last few hours of his life, in complete agony. There are several arguments opposing euthanasia as well as several arguments supporting euthanasia, both stating valid points. One article states that "government does not have the right to give one group of people the power to kill another" (International Task Force p.5). I do not believe euthanasia is "having the power to kill". When exerted in the right situations, I believe euthanasia is sometimes the most practical solution. Although I disagree with some cases where euthanasia has been carried out, I agree with the thought of lessening the terminal suffering of people, no matter what might have to happen in order for that to take place.

One might think euthanasia could be carried out wherever the person is at the time they want to die, when in rea...

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...l as getting a shot. I agree with euthanasia in certain situations, but I do not agree that life should be taken lightly and put to end just for mere convenience. When hearing about certain cases where euthanasia has been used, I believed taking lives for convenience is becoming more and more prevalent. All in all, trying to make a solid and firm decision stating whether I support or oppose euthanasia is very difficult. I truly believe each case needs to be examined before any procedures are carried out. For those families who think euthanasia is the best decision for their loved one, I know they say nothing more than "Rest in peace, my dearly beloved."

Work Cited

Marker, Rita. "International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide." International Task Force: FAQ's. 2009. International Task Force. 10 March 2010.

http://internationaltaskforce.org/faq.htm

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