Life Or Death (euthanasia)

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Term Paper Title	Life Or Death (euthanasia)
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Life or Death (euthanasia)

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 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 hasten death in order to relieve the unnecessary
suffering they must go through.
Another argument supporting the use of euthanasia is that ...

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