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The term euthanasia is the Greek word for “easy death”. ... Formally called “mercy killing”, euthanasia is the act of purposely making or helping someone die, instead of letting nature take its course. Euthanasia can be split into three types; it can be voluntary, positive or passive. ... At the moment euthanasia is illegal throughout the world apart from in the state of Oregon, where there is a law specifically allowing doctors to prescribe lethal drugs for the purpose of euthanasia. ... The issue of euthanasia is very debatable and many people have their own views for and against the issue.
The main view of those who are for euthanasia is that everyone has the right to choose how they live, and how they die. ... However those for euthanasia do not think pain is always the issue they believe quality of life is too. ... Having the right of control over their own life and death helps people keep human dignity in the face of their suffering, and this is why those pro- euthanasia feel that it is right. Those for euthanasia have a strong view that people should not be left lingering in pain when death is inevitable. Those in opposition of this view would however say euthanasia is suicide, that it is tragic and an individual act. However believers of euthanasia do not see it as suicide, and would say it is not a private act. In many cases where euthanasia is involved you have the support of family and friends. ... Those for euthanasia can show from this case that euthanasia is about letting a person assist another’s death to save them from a long painful death, which is what Brian Pretty wanted .
Approximate Word count = 1326
Approximate Pages = 5.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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