Euthanasia Argument
Euthanasia: The Argument
Euthanasia is defined as; “the intentional killing by act or omission of a dependant human being for his or her alleged benefit. (The key word here is “intentional”. If death is not intended, it is not an act of euthanasia.)” Source: www.euthanasia.com/definition
The act of euthanasia is a very controversial issue which has many supporters, both for and against and has been a topic of the world’s media, time and time again. There are arguments both for and against in various cultures, religious circles, medical professionals and other ‘social’ groups. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, which is one of our basic human rights and so is the right to live or not to live.
I have broken the argument into for and against topics but there are some sub divisions in which opinions of others are presented. I have remained impartial in this argument and only try to show points of view for many of the arguments that are bought forward.
Practical Arguments For
A point that is a paramount belief of many people, who are pro-euthanasia, is that of the belief that euthanasia can be regulated, even though they have recognition of the fact that there will still be problems relating to this issue. This being said they also believe that there is no reason why euthanasia cannot be regulated, this could be by; medical professionals, the government and the law. However, there is nothing to say that this will stop those people who will try to manipulate and pressure a more vulnerable person into choosing this option, for some they may feel it is the only option they have. Another argument point which has been bought forward from the practical pro-euthanasia followers is that; “allowing people to die may free up scarce health resources”, however, no authority has seriously proposed this and there is no evidence to support this claim that I have seen.
Utilitarian Arguments For
Utilitarian’s believe that to produce the greatest happiness of the
Euthanasia is defined as; “the intentional killing by act or omission of a dependant human being for his or her alleged benefit. (The key word here is “intentional”. If death is not intended, it is not an act of euthanasia.)” Source: www.euthanasia.com/definition
The act of euthanasia is a very controversial issue which has many supporters, both for and against and has been a topic of the world’s media, time and time again. There are arguments both for and against in various cultures, religious circles, medical professionals and other ‘social’ groups. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, which is one of our basic human rights and so is the right to live or not to live.
I have broken the argument into for and against topics but there are some sub divisions in which opinions of others are presented. I have remained impartial in this argument and only try to show points of view for many of the arguments that are bought forward.
Practical Arguments For
A point that is a paramount belief of many people, who are pro-euthanasia, is that of the belief that euthanasia can be regulated, even though they have recognition of the fact that there will still be problems relating to this issue. This being said they also believe that there is no reason why euthanasia cannot be regulated, this could be by; medical professionals, the government and the law. However, there is nothing to say that this will stop those people who will try to manipulate and pressure a more vulnerable person into choosing this option, for some they may feel it is the only option they have. Another argument point which has been bought forward from the practical pro-euthanasia followers is that; “allowing people to die may free up scarce health resources”, however, no authority has seriously proposed this and there is no evidence to support this claim that I have seen.
Utilitarian Arguments For
Utilitarian’s believe that to produce the greatest happiness of the