Euthanasia Suicide And Suicide Summary

Professor Hecklinger: The purpose of this essay was to show my view on an argument that I stand behind and show you how I am able to gather information, prove my point and analyze the topic. What was interesting about this writing process was how I started from little knowledge about my topic into writing an entire paper on it. This writing process took a lot more time, effort, research, and even critical thinking.
What I mean by thinking is trying to analyze and describe my argument in the essay and trying not to be too repetitive. Rewording the same point was difficult because I felt that every argument in a research paper has the same feel and point. What was also difficult was trying to structure this essay. I wasn’t sure where to
Johnson’s case. Many people ask why he wouldn’t commit suicide. The answer is because people would rather die with respect from the people around them. Suicide is commonly referred to as a selfish and irresponsible act by killing oneself. Where as, euthanasia is an intentional act of terminating ones life in response to their request, due to their terminal illness. Most Americans can agree that, if they had the choice, they would rather die quickly, pain- free, and with dignity. But, when it comes to the topic of euthanasia, society places it under one of the most controversial social issues today due to religious and ethical arguments between the state and its residents. Even though there are heated debates that have occurred and are still influential today, there is a strong argument to why Americans with terminally cancer should have the right to stand behind their human right of freedom of choice and choose euthanasia as a form of termination to end physical suffering, emotional distress, and die peacefully with
It began in the early Ancient Greek and Roman time period and the word originated from the Greek meaning “Well Death” and “Easy Death.”(Vaknin 1). During ancient times, they gave terminally ill civilians a vile of poison to end suffering and inflict an easy death. But as time continued, people’s morals, religion and ethical input and opinions have caused the definition of one word to have many variations. The term euthanasia has been broken down into Active euthanasia and Passive euthanasia. Active euthanasia is defined as intentionally terminating an individual’s life by directly intervening to end their pain and suffering. This is also known as Physician-assisted suicide. Active euthanasia is performed by a physician prescribing a lethal mixture of prescription drugs, a supply of carbon monoxide gas or by lethal injection. Passive euthanasia is defined as intentionally ending one’s life by altering or withholding life prolonging measures and/or resources from the suffering patient. (Vaknin 1). This form of euthanasia is done by removing life-support equipment, stopping medications, food, hydration, medical procedures and/ or not resuscitating life when the patient’s heart has stopped. (Virani, Yadav