Human euthanasia is an emotionally charged subject for those who argue for and those who argue against. Arguments supporting euthanasia include ending suffering, freedom of choice to decide how and when one dies, and being able to die with dignity. Arguments opposing euthanasia include that euthanasia is murder, use of palliative care to provide for a more comfortable, dignified death, and in most cases, the desire to die prematurely is rooted in depression. This article takes a critical look at both sides of the debate with the purpose of presenting a non-biased look at both sides allowing the reader to form his or her own opinion when presented with the facts and arguments of both sides....
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