What Is Euthanasia?
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Euthanasia is defined by The American Heritage Dictionary as "the action of
killing an individual for reasons considered to be merciful" (469). Here,
killing is described as the physical action where one individual actively
kills another. Euthanasia is tolerated in the medical field under certain
c ....
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.... by the average supporter of
the so-called "right to die movement" for the following reasons: The first
reason is that an advanced terminal illness is causing unbearable suffering
to the individual. This suffering is the most common reason to seek an
early end. Second, a grave physical handicap exists that is so restricting
that the individual cannot, even after due care, counseling, and re-
training, tolerate such a limited existence. This handicap is a fairly rare
reason for suicide; mos ....
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