Euthanasia

Euthanasia : Also called mercy killing. the act of putting to death painlessly or allowing to die, as by withholding extreme medical measures, a person or animal suffering from an incurable, esp. a painful, disease or condition.

My point of view on euthanasia is that euthanasia should be banned in every country as everyone has the right to live. Euthanasia does not only happen to humans but animals also.Euthanasia may be conducted passively, non-actively, and actively. Passive euthanasia entails the withholding of common treatments (such as antibiotics, chemotherapy in cancer, or surgery) or the distribution of a medication (such as morphine) to relieve pain, knowing that it may also result in death (principle of double effect). Passive euthanasia is the most accepted form, and it is a common practice in most hospitals. Non-active euthanasia entails the withdrawing of life support and is more controversial. Active euthanasia entails the use of lethal substances or forces to kill and is the most controversial means. An individual may use a euthanasia machine to perform euthanasia on himself / herself.

Euthanasia should not be practiced in Singapore as Singapore is facing a lot of problems like economy downturn etc. If euthanasia is practiced in Singapore, more tourist will not come to Singapore and therefore affecting the economy.

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