Euthanasia. Meaning : Also called mercy killing. the act of putting to death painlessly or allowing to die, as by withholding extreme medical measures, a person or animal suffering from an incurable, esp. a painful, disease or condition.
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If you had someone that you loved dearly (husband, wife, father, mother, children, etc.) who had a terminal illness for which there is no cure (absolutely no possibility of a cure or effective treatment within the time left) and was in excruciating pain that pain killers could not alleviate or reduce.
Would (and could) you assist in the suicide or kill mercifully yourself this loved one?
Would it be possible for you to kill your loved one to save them from the pain of living any longer?
Please explain your answers.
I thank you in advance.
2007-01-29
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Arthur N
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