Euthanasia

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ified when a rationally
planned self-deliverance has been formed to end the suffering from injury or
disease (18). Many feel that it is a positive thing to let a helpless,
suffering person leave this earth, but the media has made it into a negative
looking issue. “I have struggled for twenty years to popularize the term
‘self-deliverance’ but it is an uphill battle because the news media is in
love with the words ‘assisted suicide’” (18). There are seven ethical
parameters for euthanasia. First, the person must be a mature adult. The
individual may never be a minor. Second, the person must have made a clear
and considered decision. One example of making a considered decision is
making a “Living Will.” Third, the person with the terminal injury or disease
has sought out a reasonable amount of medical help to cure or slow down the
terminal problem. Fourth, the physician must be involved and asked to give
their say in the matter. Fifth, the individual has made a Will, which will
dispose of all their earthly possessions and money. The act of having a Will
shows that the individual is at a clear state to make such a large decision.
Sixth, the plan to end their life does not involve any illegal activity. The
final step to completing all of the parameters for an ethical suicide is
leaving a note stating exactly why he or she is taking their life. The
importance of this letter being left is that it eliminates any confusion or
blame, which may occur. (19-20).
Supporters of euthanasia claim that it is an act done out of compassion
for another human being. People who find euthanasia to be done out of
compassion find that technology such as breathing respirators and feeding
tubes simply make one’s death process longer. The pain that a particular
individual is suffering only continues to last longer. “In my view, it is
time to incorporate physician-assisted suicide into our medical ar...