as a liberty The liberty and freedom to die is protected by the elastic clause too….A loose interpretation of the constitution and its meaning should be extended to benefit the terminally ill patients whose quality of life is limited and they are unable to live a productive life in society. 3. Two forms of Euthanasia: Passive Euthanasia: To withhold medical treatment from an individual and allow them to die naturally Active Euthanasia: Taking Proactive Measures to help a person die using over doses of medications (Issues and Controversies on File; September; 1995)4. Legislative Action Nationwide Legislatures are currently considering bills to partially legalize euthanasia in the following states: -NY, MD, ME, NH, VT, CA, OR, WA, CO, NM,WI, MIV. People Support EuthanasiaA. Support to Help terminal Patients Die (www.rights.org/deathnet/Kfiles_details.html) Janet Reno, US Attorney General has said that charges can not be pressed against doctors who assist in suicide of patients who are terminal and wish to go thorough with it. 1. Kevorkian’s Patients Lois HawesTerminal cancer .. “give me the gas” Susan WilliamsMultiple Sclerosis: not terminal “I want to die..really in plain english” 2. Public Support 58% of Americans approve of Kevorkian’s practice Only doctors who have an expertice in administering drugs can end patients lives. In Oregon, lethal injections were voted down in the poles In Oregon, the polls supported perscription of a drug overdose. (Nat’l review, 1997)...
