Assisted Suicide Or Euthanasia

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to abuse (REED A9). The word Euthanasia originated from the Greek language: eu means “good” and thanatos means “death”. The term euthanasia normally means that the person who wishes to commit suicide must initiate the act (WORLD BOOK). However, some people define euthanasia to include both voluntary and involuntary termination of life. Euthanasia has many meanings so it is important to differentiate among the vaguely related terms. These meanings of terms were cited from George Lundberg, M.D. in Views of Assisted suicide. Involuntary Euthanasia: This term is used by some to describe the killing of a person in opposition to their wishes. It is basically a form of murder and not a popular view among most people. Passive Euthanasia: Hastening the death of a person by withdrawing some form of support and letting nature take its course. For example: removing life support, stopping medical procedures, stopping food and water and allowing the person to dehydrate or starve to death, ...

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these views come with the law on their side and also a way to justify their point of view. The main opposition comes from three established groups who seem to promote their objection for different reasons. The first organizations are the conservative religious groups; they are often the same organizations that oppose access to abortion. The second establishments are the medical associations whose members are dedicated to saving and extending life, and feel uncomfortable helping people end their lives. The third and last group are the ones concerned with disabilities, who fear that euthanasia is the first step towards a society that will kill disabled people against their will. Many faith ...

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