In this rapidly evolving world, due to the advancement of science and technology, scientist came up with mercy killing through the use of euthanasia. This has been debated since the 18th century and continues till today, as only some countries in the world legalized euthanasia. Therefore, euthanasia should be legalized in more countries.
Euthanasia should be legalized for the sick and suffering, as it is able to help them to die a painless death and also being relieved from the current pain that they are going through. This is being done through the consent of the patient, as every patient have the right to decide over their lives. Patients who are diagnosed with chronicle diseases are hence able to decide whether they want to continue suffering in treatment or not.
Euthanasia should be legalized for patients whose family is not financially stable, as it will help them to be relieved from the financial burden from the hospital bills. This may or may not be done through the consent of the patient, as sometimes in different cases, the patient may be suffering from dementia and the family members are the one who has been talking to the patient and emphasizing on euthanasia, which result in the patient’s decision to do so. It can be seen as inhumane, however, it can help to decrease the emotional stress and financial burden of the family members who are taking care of the patient too. Hence, euthanasia should be legalized in order to help the family members cope in life.
Euthanasia should be legalized for criminals who are being sentenced to capital punishment, as they will not have to go through a painful death. It has been a fact that the criminal has committed an offence and justice should be done upon them. However, many have neglect how the family members of the criminal may feel, as they have to go through the emotional struggles of having to accept the fact that one of the family members is being sentence to death. Therefore, by legalizing euthanasia, it will help to ease the pain felt by the family members, as it may serve as a tool of comfort for them to know that he/she will die a painless death.
However, many would refute and say that life is precious and that it should not be taken for granted due to their belief or religion. The Catholics condemns euthanasia, as they see euthanasia as a “crime against life” and a “crime against God”. They believe that God is the creator of mankind and he is the one who gives us life, hence we are not allowed to take our lives away.
In all, one’s perception of euthanasia may vary in many different ways. Euthanasia should be legalized, as it is able to help patients, criminals and their family members.
