Euthanasia has been one of the subjects that had been intensively debated with different views whether is right or wrong. As on the movie Sea Inside, where Ramon who was quadriplegic decided to kill himself in dignity but the government and church opposed since it is believed death should be avoided. People have the right to choose over their life, Euthanasia should be a way of supporting freedom for those who want to live and those who don’t, that have no capacity of living a fully life of their own.
‘Living’ and being ‘alive’ are two different things. Eudaimonia describes life of flourishing, a life in which a person is constantly striving for self-improvement, to be more virtuous, more wise, more thoughtful and self-aware and better (Aristotle). In the film, Ramon feels life is not worth it and stands up to his choice of killing himself. He quotes “People can not identify
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Although, permitting this humane option should have strict limits on those who can access the laws ensuring that an individual is competent and protected against any coercion. Two or more doctor should be required to examine the patient review the medical file and ensure that that individual is fully informed and acting voluntarily. Euthanasia is like a compassionate end-of-life health care options that should be available to critically ill individuals. There are principles, like compassion and respect, that deeply matter to those with serious medical conditions, even those who are not. No one should be forced to suffer a cruel death. When all else fails when medical treatments, pain management, comfort care, hospice care are no longer able to relieve extreme suffering should have the option to die peacefully with compassion. Laws are meant to prolong life and save lives not end up killing people. Although, in cases of death