However the prosecution of those who assisted the suicide is unusual. ... Derek Humphry, the founder of the Hemlock Society and the author of several books on euthanasia, including Jean's Way, Final Exit, and Dying with Dignity, thinks that suicide and therefore certain form of euthanasia can be justified. Humphry describes two forms of suicide: suicide for mental health reasons, which both he and the Hemlock Society oppose; and justifiable suicide, or "autoeuthanasia." ... Dr Kevorkian has begun a petition drive to legalize assisted suicide in Michigan. He has assisted in the suicide of ...

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So, what is physician-assisted suicide?  ... Death, chose to participate as the first physician to assist in a suicide. ... Kevorkian has mentioned that, "My ultimate aim is to make euthanasia a positive experience," he said. ... There are many arguments against assisted suicide, as well as arguments in favor of assisted suicide. ... Assisted suicide may be a compassionate response to unremitting suffering. ...

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