Campbell's Slippery Slope Argument Of Euthanasia

Campbell discusses some of the issues associated with palliative care of newborns. His main points was concerning the slippery slope argument of euthanasia and how it relates to the situation and its unjustness. He states that these arguments are merely saying to the baby "as far as your interests are concerned it would be morally best if we induced a quick and painless death. But if we do, it will launch the rest of us down a slippery slope. So put up with your distress, and save us all from the slippery slopes" (Campbell, pg. 283). His argument is that while creating a quick and painless death for the infant may be cause a serious debate on euthanasia, we should keep the best interest of the child first and foremost. I do agree with Campbell
on this point, because no person whether handicapped or not should have to experience the overwhelming pain of death. If I were passing away, which I will one day, I would rather it be quick and painless. However the idea of a quick and painless death is scary to some, especially because most consider it "Killing", and killing has a bad reputation due to being associated with murder. Honestly, the idea of quick and painless death is controversial. Although, I haven't been able to come up with a complete solid opinion on it, most likely due to the stigma of killing, I think the topic should be investigated and further discussed between experts. Maybe if we were able to get a group of lawyers, ethical experts, and doctors together to figure out some resolution that would be pleasing to both sides.