The choice between life and death belongs to God, not to an individual. Our society does not condone suicide under any circumstances and there is no moral difference in this case. In addition, terminally ill patients suffering extreme pain may not be competen

It is therefore clearly defined in the Canadian Criminal Code, that euthanasia is illegal. Yet the controversy continues on whether to legalize it or not. Currently, the only country that has legalized euthanasia is the Netherlands. Since this legislation was made in 1990, the amount of people using this as a method of escape from their suffering has risen. In 1990 there were almost 130,000 deaths in Holland. Of these deaths 2,700 of them were patient requested suicides, 1,000 were killed involuntarily by their physicians, and almost 5,000 of them were issued lethal overdoses of morphine by their physician . This ratio of aided suicides to deaths is drastically larger than in most other countries. Therefore, it is obvious that the legalization of euthanasia in Canada would have a detrimental effect on the population. By legalizing euthanasia, patients who are in severe pain are given an option to end the pain, by ending their life. When this option is available, more people will want to implement it, and consequently more people will die. Individuals who are in agonizing pain, or people who are in the wrong state of mind, as patients who contemplate euthanasia often are, will not be given the chance to see a cure simply because the tempting offer of euthanasia will be placed before them. Legalizing euthanasia has proven to increase the death rate, and so it would be tremendously irresponsible for the government to approve the existence of euthanasia in Canada.

When analyzing the morality issue of euthanasia, one must recognize that no one knows how much time they have left to live, so it would be immoral to kill oneself or to aid in killing another, because you are essentially ending a journey that has not truly been completed. When quality of life deteriorates people begin to think about euthanasia. Their human dignity is a large factor because they may feel that if they die sooner they are not as much of a burden. In fact there is no true dignity in death, other than living as long as possible. No matter how tough life gets death is never the answer. Euthanasia is often tempting because it is seen as gently ending a life before it is time. "In reality, what might seem logical and humane, when looked at more closely is seen to be senseless and inhumane." A patient with a terminal illness is vulnerable. He/she lacks the knowledge and skills to alleviate his/her own symptoms, and may be suffering from fear about the future and anxiety about the effect his/her illness is having on others. It is very difficult for the person to be entirely objective about his/her own situation. Those who regularly manage terminally ill patients recognise that they often suffer from depression or a false sense of worthlessness that may affect their judgment. Their decision-making may equally be affected by confusion, paranoia or troublesome symptoms that could be relieved with appropriate treatment. Patients who on admission say 'let me die' usually after effecti

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