Euthanasia

Euthanasia (literally "good death" in Ancient Greek) refers to the practice of ending a life in a painless manner. As of 2008, some forms of euthanasia are legal in Belgium,[1] Luxembourg,[2] The Netherlands,[1] Switzerland,[1] the U.S. states of Oregon[3] and Washington[4] the Autonomous Community of Andalusia (Spain),[5][6] and Thailand.[7]

(source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euthanasia)

My comments:
This topic is extremely sensitive. It deals with death. Much debate is going on whether euthanasia should be legalised. If so, would there be an abuse of this killing? Ending a life in a painless manner is still killing a life which can easily becomes murdering.

I support euthanasia.

What is the purpose of prolonging a life which isn't really a life anymore? Usually the patient involved would be in coma or terminally ill, which means death is already very near. Some doctors are required to certify the necessary conditions of the patient before euthanasia can be considered. The problems are : who can decide that euthanasia can be applied to the patient? Who (the doctor) is going to administer that lethal injection which will bring an end to a life? What are the psychological effects on the people involved?

I asked Isa who is only 9 years old. She does not support euthanasia. Her reasons being : now no cure for the illness does not mean cure is not available tomorrow or the future. She also said that she could not allow her loved one to die.

I am touched by her comments. She certainly has real and valid points.

Maybe this issue of euthanasia has to be relooked again seriously.