The question of whether or not to legalise euthanasia is not a modern one. Throughout the ages there has been much debate over the legalisation of euthanasia in Australia and throughout the world. People's opinions are forever changing, and 78% of Australians now believe that euthanasia should be legalised. Euthanasia allows people to have 'a good death' and quality of life, it also allows for people to be treated with dignity. Legalisation will bring the practise of euthanasia out in the open. There should however be strict guidelines that need to be followed, such as those in place in Holland. Euthanasia should be legalised as terminally ill and incapacitated people have the right to choose when and how they die.

The word euthanasia comes from the Greek words 'eu' and 'thanatos', which mean 'a good death'. There are many people who would benefit from 'a good death' and the only way that this can be achieved is through the legalisation of euthanasia. Sometimes being alive is not enough, the quality of life has to be considered. What sort of life is being in agony or unable to move any part of your body. In 'Willing to lis

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