Euthanasia Legalized

I decided to use block style for my argumentative essay. I started the essay with the explanation of the euthanasia. Then I wrote my thesis statement which includes my position of the issue. In the body paragraph, I will first include the rebuttal of the opposite side's arguments, Then I will list my own arguments with the reasons and evidences that I find. Finally, in the conclusion paragraph, I will be restating my thesis statement, write brief summary of my arguments, and then end it with final statement. Euthanasia I. Intro A. Explanation of the issue: "Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering" ( Wikipedia). It is used by patients with terminal illness as a way of relieving their physical pain and/ or the burden and emotional pains of the friends and families around them. B. Thesis statement: Legalizing euthanasia has been a heated topic for many years. Many countries and states have banned euthanasia but there are still some that allow it. Though there are good reasons for both sides, I support legalizing euthanasia because of freedom of choice, humanness, and economic benefits. II. Body A. Block1: Rebuttal 1. People against legalizing euthanasia claims that performing euthanasia is still killing a person, that legalizing it would cause people to use it wrongfully as a way of murdering, and that increasing life span is good no matter how its done. 2. Euthanasia can be pain relieving and dignifying way of dying for terminal illness. 3. It can be prevented from being used wrongfully by setting tight regulations and restrictions. 4. It is not right to keep people alive beyond their natural life span. B. Block 2: argument 1. Freedom of choice- People should have right to take their own life. 2. Humaneness- It is not right to keep people in pain. It is not only physically painful for the patient himself, the friends and families around him also have to endure emotional pain by watching their loved one suffering without any hope of ever getting better. 3. Economic benefits- Euthanasia can also have economic benefits. It costs very much to keep a patient with terminal illness alive. III. Conclusion Because of the reasons listed above, I support legalizing euthanasia.