I am doing a research paper on Euthanasia does anybody any feelings they would like to share?

Answer 1

I believe that God has "given" us many choices in our lives. I have been around many people both on a personal level and professional level who have suffered with various terminal cancers. Many times, these people can no longer deal with the pain. It is also extremely hard for family and friends to stand by and see their loved ones die what could be a slow, painful death.
One of my relatives has been suffering with a rare type of cancer for several years. She has had many surgeries and her tumors do not respond to treatments. I strongly believe that a person should be able to choose a "dignified" exit, as she remarked the other day.
After all, why should the medical industry reap all the "benefits" or profits, as I see it, by keeping a terminally-ill person alive, against that person's wishes.
Also, re animals, I have had many animals throughout my life. I love them more than many people can understand. Presently I have a seriously ill cat. Since she does not exhibit any pain, I am doing anything I can to make her comfortable. However, if and when she begins to exhibit severe pain and treatments no longer work to help her live some sort of "quality" life, I, along with God and the vets' guidance, will decide whether it is best to euthanize her.

Answer 2

I agree with the above. I don't belive in killing people that are alive, but people that are not getting better and aren't living should not be keep to some hospital can profit from them. The same beds and drugs could be used to keep someone alive that still has the chance to recover. I belive everyone should have a chance to recover, but after 5-7 years of coma if they can't come back they we must let them go.
Most people don't want to say good bye to loved ones because they need the hope. But the longer you wait the harder it is to say good bye. If they do come back after 7 year it will be tramatic pschogicly to miss life for 7 year plus they won't be a part of anyones life after that. (everyone has learn to cope without.)

Answer 3

I believe that people who have terminal diseases that are malignant and painful should have access to euthanasia. Also, people in a vegetative state should be able to get euthanasia instead of being starved until death.

Answer 4

I believe if the animal is rabid or sick and can't be helped, then they should be able to use Euthanasia. I am an animal lover. I have 3 cats and am getting a dog. They are like my children; part of the family! If I had to put one of them down for health reasons there's no way I could replace them. Animals are like humans; they have feelings as well. They have their own personalities, too. Euthanising animals is just like" assisted suicide" if you ask me. I could NEVER voluntarily put down one of my cats unless it was rabid or sick beyond repair.

Answer 5

I don't think people should have the right to decide who can live or die. I think it should be up to God to decide that. That said, refusing life support is not the same thing. That's someone who is already going and people try to stop it. That's a decision everyone has to make to save someone's life or not. But to force a body to die that isn't ready doesn't seem ethical to me.