There are three types of euthanasia. They are voluntary euthanasia, involuntary euthanasia, and non-voluntary euthanasia. ... For example, many people feel that it is completely immoral and vile because they believe that everyone should die naturally. Also, people who are religious also believe that a person should not be able to decide when they are to leave this world. ... Indeed, voluntary euthanasia is a very controversial subject, but it is clear that many do believe that it is completely moral to have the right to die. ...

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Some people believe so. ... Even in cases of brain death, euthanasia should not be an option. ... The religious community is unanimously against the euthanasia movement. ... Many believe Oregon made a grave mistake by legalizing assisted euthanasia. ... By making this treatment legal, pro-life activists believe it would be the first step in allowing doctor's to make their own choices in determining if a person's life is worth living. ...

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Euthanasia or assisted suicide is a very sensitive and debatable topic in today's society. Webster's Dictionary defines euthanasia as a painless and easy death. ... Active euthanasia is directly causing death of a person who requests to die. ... I think assisted suicide or passive euthanasia should be made legal. However, I do believe very strict guidelines and requirements would have to be implemented to keep it under control. ...

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Euthanasia is a limited right, therefore it is not an option to be given to the depressed, mentally ill, or children. ... Since the constitution does not address the issue of euthanasia, states are allowed to ban or to permit it as they see fit. ... Some people think if euthanasia became legal it could possibly harm society too. ... Although some think euthanasia is ethical, others have different views. ... Euthanasia may seem justified sometimes and it is tempting to believe that it provides an easy solution to the tremendous suffering people face at the end of life. ...

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I believe that physician assisted suicide is actually helping the incurable patients and their family, so it should be legalized not only in the 5 states of America, but rest of the states. ... I personally believe that there is no point of living without happiness with deadly pain. ... What if we don't allow them euthanasia? ... Therefore, we should listen to them carefully, and believe what they say; "I need a death pill, and let me finish my life. ... Netherland is the one of the countries that has legalized euthanasia, and there is a similar law system to Oregon (Berghm...

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Why this is important though is because 80% of the American population has a major say in the success of these laws when they appear on the ballot sheet, so if their religion is against the proposed bill they are more likely-if not obligated by faith, to say no. http://www.catholicscomehome.org/your-questions/moral-issues/euthanasia/ Another common arguments opposing these laws are the fear for abuse. Many ignorant people believe that the "legalization of suicide" opens the door for potential abuse of the practice; thereby legally allowing for an increase in suicide rates. ...

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