EUTHANASIA When most people think of euthanasia they think simply of death. The word “euthanasia” comes from the Greek word “thanatos, meaning death and the prefix “eu,” meaning well or easily. It can easily be defined as a gentle or easy death. Webster’s Dictionary defines it as: the deliberate, painless killing of persons who suffer from a painful and incurable disease or condition, or who are aged and helpless. This “easy death,” is often …showed first 75 words of 582 total…

…showed last 75 words of 582 total…shortened future should be allowed to make this decision for themselves. Each dying patient should be free to choose euthanasia ( or not), if they wish, simply do to personal liberty. The government should not have the right to tell another person what choice to make. Isn’t it true that we all have the right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?” People should be free to live their lives as they think best.