Euthanasia

Euthanasia also known as mercy killing It is a way of painlessly terminating ones life with the gentle" motive of ending his suffering.

The Types
Active- active euthanasia involves the injection of lethal drugs into the body to expedite death. Passive - passive euthanasia is the withdrawal of medications and food to hasten death. Voluntary - Voluntary euthanasia is when a patient requests for the right to die. Involuntary - involuntary euthanasia is done against the patients will.

Pro Euthanasia Arguments

Legalizing euthanasia would help alleviate suffering of terminally ill patients. It would be inhuman and unfair to make them endure the unbearable pain. In case of individuals suffering from incurable diseases or in conditions where effective treatment wouldnt affect their quality of life; they should be given the liberty to choose induced death.

Cons of Euthanasia
Mercy killing is morally incorrect and should be forbidden by law. Its a homicide and murdering another human cannot be rationalized under any circumstances. Human life deserves exceptional security and protection. Advanced medical technology has made it possible to enhance human life span and quality of life. Soothing care and rehabilitation centers are better alternatives to help disabled or patients approaching death live a pain-free and better life.

Euthanasia has been legalized in:

Albania Belgium Netherlands Oregon Switzerland Luxembourg

Euthanasia Laws Worldwide

Netherlands and Belgium: Netherlands is the first country to legalize euthanasia in 2001. However, it is subject to guidelines, such as the nature of the illness, patients suffering and willingness to die.

England: England considers euthanasia as unlawful at common law.

United States: In most US states, it is a crime to support suicide. Oregon was the first US state to legalize physician assisted suicide for terminally ill adults.

India: Euthanasia, abetment of suicide and attempt to suicide are all punishable offenses under the Indian

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