For a society that is so concerned about the health and safety of the people, millions of Americans are being mistreated every day and can not find an escape. They lack hope as they suffer and are refused the one cure they desire. Euthanasia is called assisted suicide, mercy killing, and “good death.” Euthanasia is the peaceful act of putting a person or animal asleep that does not wish to live with an extreme amount of pain. This topic is heavily controversial because many believe that it is a form of suicide or murder. While killing someone is unethical, forcing someone to live who is in immense pain is just as immoral. Euthanasia is overall a beneficial practice that the United States should take advantage of. Keeping someone alive is very expensive. Imagine spending $2,000 every day just to have the ability to breathe. It not only costs thousands of dollars, but time, energy, and mental soundness. Often when a patient is told they cannot be cured, treatment is still continued to prolong their life. The patient is forced into prolonged suffering, unable to live the life they desire, and are generally unable to contribute to society. Rest for them costs $100. One hundred dollars compared to months of expenses. Where could that money have gone? It could have been used to save people that have a chance. Cancer research, stem cell …show more content…
The new Oath recognizes, “It may also be within my power to take a life,” (Louis Lasagna, http://www.hospicepatients.org/modern-physicians-oath-louis-lasagna.html) and that a person’s illness also affects their family, and they should be taken into consideration. In the case that the facility utilizes the original, euthanasia is assisted suicide, but when used properly is not harming the