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Argumentative Essay: On Death And Dying

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People suffering through the days, wishing minutes would turn into hours, and hours would turn into a final breath. Every day people are suffering in the United States with terminal illnesses, hoping the end will come quickly. Although many religions and 45 states don't allow the act of physician-assisted suicide, people that meet the criteria should be able to make their decision regarding euthanasia, without having to move to a different state to do so. As far back as 1954, many people including Joseph Fletcher knew that there would be an upcoming controversy on the right to die. In 1969 Elizabeth Kubler opened up the topic to a discussion by publishing “On Death and Dying” (elk foundation). Joseph opened up the idea to more people …show more content…

Many people have been considering it all the way back to 1954 when Joseph Fletcher realized that this could change the way we look into terminal illnesses. With currently only five states allowing assisted suicide to be carried out, many people are either having to suffer through their pain or uproot their entire families just to seek a chance at freedom. When people are making as drastic of decisions like these, you know something is wrong. With Roughly 28%, or $170 billion, of Medicare spent on patients’ last six months of life, you'd think our government would allow us the people to make these decisions on our own. It's a win for them regarding the extra cash, and it's a win for those families who no longer have to see their loved on in pain anymore. Brittany Maynard was a story that touched many hearts and makes my point even more directional toward those that oppose. Brittany and her family put a face on the success story of euthanasia. She made it seem harsh, but understandable. Brittany also shared her negative experiences as well. One of the hardest parts of her was the transition to a state that allowed euthanasia to be carried out. Here where so many legal rings she had just through to do something that should be rather simple and painless. After all, that is the entire point. Physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia is a highly personal decision. Many people suffer every year and can't do anything about it because of someone else's choice. Until you've also been in their shoes, they're the only ones that should be making that

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