Should Euthanasia Be Considered Ethical?

Active euthanasia is one of today's most widely debated moral issues. Active euthanasia, by definition, is, "The act or practice of ending the life of an individual suffering from a terminal illness or an incurable condition, as by lethal injection or the suspension of extraordinary medical treatment." In my opinion, active euthanasia is an immoral process of ending someone's life. Active euthanasia is a sin and a crime, as it is no different than a …

…ill patients have no chance for a happy and fulfilling life. We are taking a risk when we bring about another person's death willfully; thus, assuming that we have the right to guess the patient's future and believe their life as unlivable is something that requires great nerve. Therefore, the practice of active euthanasia ought not be legalized, and for the terminally ill patients, maximum support possible is needed - this is what is humane.