inate. Depression being one. 8. The ill persons existance would be so limited that they would no longer be able to live an independent life and there for rely on the help of others and possibly cause undue burden. (www.drdeath.com)9. Euthanasia is the physical action of a putting someone to a painless death who is suffering tremendously. 10. The quality of life is greatly reduced by terminal illness, therefore these people’s desire to die is for their own mental and physical well being. 11. A person has the right to deny medical treatment, therefore they should have the right to request medical aid in dying12. A person who is so ill as to be classified as terminal, is highly at risk for cimmiting suicide on their own…euthanasia and physican assisted suicides are a safer means of fulfilling their desire to die. 13. Euthansia is acceptable if the person is of sound mind and body14. If the person is a legal adult15. If they are able to freely discuss their options with loved ones and doctors.IV. Governments InfluenceA. Gov’t should have no say in the manner of one’s own death The gov’t is not granted any permission to have a say in the private life of an individual especially regarding medical treatment. The gov’t does not have the right to dictate whether or not a person wants to end their life in a dignified manner A persons decision to die is one of a personal and private matter, and it is not in the hands of legislators. A living will can over ride the government in a disputed situation The gov’t has to honor the inalienable right to life, liberty and the persuit of happiness, should a person want to die they can not have the gov’t interfere in their persuit of happiness or personal liberty. The 14th amendment was created to protect the people and establish basic rights. The founding fathers of the constitution implied the right to die...
