Legalize Euthanasia: The Right to Live or Die

Legalize Euthanasia
One of the most controversial problems is whether or not the act of euthanasia should be legal. One suggestion is that it should be legal to those who are in a vegetative state, severely hopeless, and wish to no longer live. Euthanasia is the act of killing or permitting the death of a hopelessly sick or injured individuals in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy. (Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary 11th Ed) We all have freedom of choice so those who insist on having euthanasia should have the right to receive it.
Some religious peoples views believe it is not god's way to end a life in such a way. That he/she should leave a death in god's hands. Not every person in the world believes in a religion or have the same views. One can argue that some religious people use the act of euthanasia for their own benefit. “All of the protesters who demonized Micheal Schiavo as a cruel husband took a very personal tragedy that did not involve them and turned it into a symbolic fight for their own religious and political views. They fell to their knees and wept and prayed so that the whole world could see how christian they were. Their demonstrations were all about themselves, not Terri Schiavo.” (Culture of life? Right to die or not.) Michael Schiavo just wanted to respect his wife's wishes on choosing to die rather than to stay in a vegetative state. Religious views should not have any part of the process of euthanasia.
Many people that are terminally ill on life-support suffer severely and also are brain dead. There are families out in the world that believe there is a chance for their relative's survival. In
Renderos 2 reality if a person is completely brain dead, there is no chance. “When I hear debates on euthanasia, I tell myself that while I respect the principles, the convictions, at the bottom of my heart I still say there are limits to suffering that can be imposed on a human.” (“Making a case for Euthanasia.”) It is true no one should have to suffer in their misery if they wish not to. Death is a destination we all share, there is no way to escape it. It is time to face reality and let go of a relative who is suffering.
Many people also believe a physician should have no part in assisting a suicide. That they should only help a person when in need. When a patient asks a physician for help for a merciful death, the physician does not become a killer, he/she is only respecting a patient's wishes. “Denying physician-assisted suicide as an option to terminally ill patients means enforced suffering for many patients...whether through common-law development in the courts or by legislative action, it is time to move on to the next stage in making laws that show greater respect for patient autonomy and increased compassion for the plight of the terminally ill.” (“Hastening Death: The Seven Deadly Sins of the Status Quo.”) Making this a law will give patients the right to live or die when they believe it is time to go. This can also lower the harmful suicide rates due to depression and other problems a patient faces.
Euthanasia, a peaceful way to die if it becomes legal. This will help a person end their suffering painlessly. This also gives people the help of a physician they want to receive. Wouldnt you rather know your loved one can call a quits on their life a painless way rather than them actually harming themselves? Euthanasia can help everyone suffering end the pain and also give them another choice to do with their life.