B. Views of euthanasia in the past.

II. Recent or current events related to the issue

A. Euthanasia is practiced in Oregon.

B. Euthanasia is practiced in the Netherlands.

A. Would the terminally ill be the only 'users' of euthanasia?

B. Is Amsterdam an example of bad instead of good?

IV. Pro-euthanasia (the one I support) Are the laws redundant?

A. Fourteenth amendment to the United States Constitution redundancy

Euthanasia, meaning "good death," (Humphury) is one of the most acute and uncomfortable contemporary problems in our society. The idea of euthanasia has been around since the beginning of man. In 399 BC. Socrates, ancient philosopher of Greece chose to kill himself instead of being exiled. The debate concerns one question: is euthanasia ethical? The case rests on one main fundamental moral principle: mercy. Terminally

If euthanasia were to be legalized, where would it end? Would the terminally ill be the only people using this method? The world looks to the Netherlands as the only working model for assisted death. It is a nation known for its open approach to abortion, prostitution and drug use. In fact, "cafes" in the Netherlands are licensed to sell hash, and marijuana - 5 grams for $25. Hookers stand on the streets and know that they are safe from the police, and just about anything goes when it comes to advertising. This country's "right to die" policy is what many activists look towards as an example of a working system, but they fail to take into account the other decisions (that are questionable at the very least) which have been devised by the same system. People who are against euthanasia, place the emphasis on killing. They believe that "we are merely stewards of our lives; it is for God to decide when our lives are to end. Further, suffering is an inevitable part of life; our task is to understand and grow from suffering, not evade it" (Mabie).

A long time ago, culture was universal and permanent. There was one set of beliefs, ideals, and norms. These were the standard for all human beings in all places and all times. We, however, live in the modern world. Our ethics are not an inheritance of the past, completed and ready for uni

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