Euthanasia

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This paper examines the issue of physician assisted suicide, arguing in favor of this controversial topic. The paper specifically addresses euthanasia for those suffering from pain that is not treatable through medication. Several examples of situations such as this are given. The author concludes by stating that the rights of the chronically ill to avoid unnecessary pain and suffering in their last few months of life through euthanasia should be protected.

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"It is immoral to force a person to endure unremitting, unbearable, or prolonged pain. Unfortunately, there are times when the burdens of life outweigh the benefits because of uncontrollable pain. Nothing turned the spotlight on the issue of euthanasia more than Dr. Jack Kevorkian. In 1997, he assisted in the suicide of a Colorado multiple sclerosis (MS) patient whose body was later discovered in a motel room. According to a letter left by the patient, Kari Miller, "The pain I was forced to live with and what the MS had done to me became intolerable. "MS "had robbed me of all my dignity and my zest for life." Unfortunately, Miller's experience is not an isolated one as indicated by statistics compiled by the American Psychological Association:..."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bernstein, Sid. "An Act of Mercy or Murder?" Retrieved 15 Oct. 2006 from Web site: http://www.aish.com/societywork/sciencenature/Doctor-Assisted_Suicide.asp
• Coleman, Carl H. and Miller, Tracy E. "Stemming the Tide: Assisted Suicide and the Constitution." Retrieved 15 Oct. 2006 from Web site: http://law.shu.edu/faculty/fulltime_faculty/colemaca/pdf_docs/coleman_miller_watermark.pdf
• End of Life Issues and Care." American Psychological Association. Retrieved 15 Oct. 2006 from Web site: http://www.apa.org/pi/eol/arguments.html#2
• "Fact Sheet on End-of-Life Care." American Psychological Association. Retrieved 15 Oct. 2006 from Web site: http://www.apa.org/pi/eol/factsheet1.pdf
• Langer, Gary. "Opposing Assisted Suicide." ABC News. 19 Mar. 2003. Retrieved 15 Oct. 2006 from Web site: http://abcnews.go.com/sections/us/DailyNews/assistedsuicide_poll020319.html

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