Euthanasia is a controversial subject, because there are many different moral dilemmas associated with it. At the extreme ends of disagreement, advocates say euthanasia, also known as physician aid in dying, or physician assisted suicide, is a merciful method of death. At the other end are opponents of euthanasia, who may consider this method as a form of murder. I would like to support euthanasia and, with the help of this paper, to argue in favor of it. I will first explain why euthanasia is a beneficial asset for society and then later go on extending it towards the article's, "Active and Passive Euthanasia", by James Rachael and the, "The Intentional Terminal Of Life", by Bonnie Steinbock.
The term Euthanasia originated from the Greek word for "good death." It is the act or practice of ending the life of a person either by lethal injection or the suspension of medical treatment. There are many types and forms of Euthanasia. Voluntary Euthanasia is when a capable person makes a voluntary and enduring request to be helped to die. Involuntary Euthanasia is to end a person's life without their knowledge or consent. Active Euthanasia is to end a person's life by use of drugs, whether by oneself or with the aid of a physician. And lastly Passive Euthanasia is to end a person life by not taking the necessary and ordinary action to maintain life. This can be done by withdrawing water, food, drugs, medical or surgical procedures.
In world today many arguments are centered around the right to choose: the right for women to have an abortion, the right for gays to be allowed to raise children or be legally married, and the right to physician-assisted suicide. These arguments all have something to do with the individual having the right to make this choice. Euthanasia is a choice everyone should have, but like all rights, it should not be taken advantage. By legalizing euthanasia the practice of assisted suicide would be an available choice as well as regulated to...