nts, who struggle with this decision to either end the suffering, or continue to fight the battle hoping for a miracle. When the health of the patient’s looks bleak and it seems that they are going to eventually die, they should have the right to decide when they wish to do so. With euthanasia, the person can die a dignified death at their request or the request of their family. The doctor should not be prosecuted for murder when the request to be put to death came from the patient or the patient’s family. It is true that a doctor’s moral code is to enhance the well-being of their patients to the best of their ability, but when it seems that continued attempts to cure are not compassionate, wise, or medically sound, all efforts should be placed on making that patient’s remaining time as comfortable as possible.However, opponents of euthanasia believe that patients are not dying a dignified death. It has been proven that, at times, patients are actually suffocated and don’t die peacefully. Supporters of euthanasia paint a picture of patients dying serenely surrounded by their family and loved ones after being taken off of life support or being administered pills. This isn’t always the case. At times, patients who wish to be put to death are suffocated with plastic bags or gassed to death with carbon monoxide. There is nothing dignified about being forced to die in such a cruel and inhumane manner. Legalizing euthanasia only legitimizes the use of plastic bags and carbon monoxide, and other ruthless means to kill vulnerable people to ensure death.Despite that, the decision to put a person to death by euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide is with the patient’s best interest in mind. If the patient were to go on living their quality of life would be severely limited. They may have to live with the guilt of putting their families through the emotional and financial stress for their cont...
