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Against Legalization of Euthanasia in Canada

This paper will present the case against the legalization of euthanasia in Canada. It will present the evidence against and the evidence for passing this legislation, and then summarize the findings in the conclusion. Definitions: Euthanasia is defined as the deliberate taking of someone's life by action or omission, with or without that person's consent, for compassionate reasons and for their alleged benefit (Euthanasia). Active euthanasia occurs wen one person deliberately takes the life of another person. Passive euthanasia is withholding or withdrawing necessary and ordinary care or food and water so that a person dies. Voluntary euthanasia is when the person involved gives their consent for their life to be terminated. Involuntary euthanasia is when a person is incapable of giving consent or does not give consent for their death.

Medical technology is keeping people alive longer, and while this is a blessing in many cases, in others it is a burden (Euthanasia). When someone has a terminal illness and they ask to die, this presents a dilemma to the family and friends and to

the medical profession. There is a growing move to promote "mercy killing" or "assisted suicide" (counseling someone or helping someone commit suicide). With today's treatment options, pain and other distressing symptoms can be treated and managed, and palliative care and emotional support are available. If society starts using euthanasia and assisted suicide rather than providing optimal care, then it will value human life less.

Arguments about mercy killing, liberty, and death with dignity support the legalization of euthanasia, but there is always the possibility that undesirable social consequences may occur (Nielson). In Canada, a close examination of current palliative care available and current euthanasia practices must precede this legislation.

The concern of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition is that there is an increasi...

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