Some people agree with euthanasia or mercy killing because "It frees up hospital beds and resources". However, just because hospital beds are needed by other patients, that does not mean it is ok to allow people to die in order to free up beds for others. Some of those patients can be taken care of at hospices or even at home. Everyone has right to life no matter how sick they might be. This is basically a similar situation when it comes to treating the elderly. It is like saying that treating older people is a waste of resources and taking up valuable beds because they nearing the end of their lives anyway. Another pro of euthanasia is that "it ends suffering". As humans, we need to understand that suffering is a basic and normal part of the human condition. It is a huge part of every human being’s life experience, whether it is physical, mental, or emotional suffering. Medication can also be improved and patients can always try different medications as well as different healing processes in order to improve a person’s quality of life and help make their deaths as humane as possible.
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'Euthanasia and Mercy Killing'
Resource Allocation vs. Human Life
Sometimes certain things happen for a reason and we suffer for a reason even though it might be hard for us to realise it. Another argument of the pro-choice side is that "Relatives spare the agony of watching their loved ones deteriorate beyond recognition". In my opinion I believe that Even if it is hard for relatives to watch their loved one’s condition get worse everyday, they have no right whatsoever to put pressure on a person or to even decide on behalf of them to end their life because it is something hard to watch. While it may be an agony to watch a loved one’s condition worsen, many will also rather have as much time as possible with their loved ones so they know they tried everything they could and have nothing to regret. Many will argue that not allowing or agreeing with euthanasia is selfish because we want that person to stay with us for our own good even though they are in pain. I however believe that it is the exact opposite. Isn’t it selfish to take your own life and leaving people that love you and care about you behind? I understand that suffering is something no one wants to go through but why don’t people appreciate the beauty of love behind it?
