Question Should euthanasia for the terminally ill be

Last updated: 3/7/2023

Question Should euthanasia for the terminally ill be legalized Why or why not Issues to consider when formulating your responses Does every citizen have a right to die at a time of their choosing especially if they are experiencing immense pain and suffering Does the legalization of voluntary euthanasia create a slippery slope towards involuntary euthanasia e g terminal patients may choose euthanasia because they are being pressured by family members or may feel guilty about being a burden on them Is it a moral imperative to preserve the sanctity of life at all costs Is it immoral to impose one person s religious beliefs that suicide is morally wrong on another individual and deny that person who is suffering the choice to end their pain Definition of euthanasia The act or practice of ending the life of a person having a terminal illness or a medical condition that causes suffering perceived as incompatible with an acceptable quality of life as by lethal injection active euthanasia or the suspension of certain medical treatments passive euthanasia