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Euthanasia
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Euthanasia, as defined in Microsoft Encarta 95, is "the act of painlessly ending the
life of a person for reasons of mercy." This paper will examine the history of euthanasia
and the issues surrounding assisted suicide. ... According to a former
church moderator, Walter Farquaharson, the issue of euthanasia "is not an issue any one of
us can remove ourselves from. ...
Euthanasia, or also known as assisted suicide, was an accepted practice in earlier
civilizations. ... At first it was just another
topic, but later became a political issue that would affect courts and elections by dividing
those who support euthanasia and those who consider it a form of murder. ...
Euthanasia is illegal in all states except Oregon. ...
Most opponents of euthanasia are from the Christian community. ...
Opponents also fear that because of the increased success that doctors have had in
transplanting human organs, euthanasia will be practiced to sacrifice some weaker
individuals so that stronger individuals needing transplants will be given them (Encarta). ... Euthanasia should be an acceptable practice when someone has
been diagnosed with a terminal illness and there is no chance for a decent quality of life. ... They support "voluntary euthanasia for the terminally ill
through assisted suicide" (Worsnop 153). ... Euthanasia affects not only the person
who dies, but other family, friends and those doctors or individuals who help make that
decision.
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Title: Euthanasia
Words: 1174 Rating: None Pages: 4.7 submitted by: icerain
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