Everyone has the right to choose euthanasia We all face death sooner or later. While some people loathe the upcoming experience, others may look forward to it. Regardless of expectations, most people do not want a painful ending. If a situation arose where one had to make a decision about approaching death or the death of a loved one, most people would hope for as little suffering as possible. Although a decision like this is extremely difficult to make, many people choose death rather than live in agony. However, others think that euthanasia is reprehensible, whatever the circumstances. Author Cheryl Eckstein believes, “Killing in the name of compassion and mercy is wrong” (“Will There Ever Be,” par. 9). Murder and suicide are generally not considered right or sensible, but sometimes, however, they are carried out as acts of kindness and love. Therefore, in certain situations, euthanasia may not be morally wrong. Eckstein states, “No one has the right to have death inflicted on him” (“Can There Ever,” par. 11). However, if a person chooses death to prevent prolonged pain and misery, they are self-inflicting and should not be denied in certain situations. People facing death should have a say in what happens to them. If a person is not physically or mentally capable of making this decision, it seems very thoughtful that their loved ones are able to help them in this process. If someone's remaining days are spent in agony, shouldn't others try to fulfill his or her final wishes? On the other hand, Colleen McCullough says, “As long as there is life, there is hope” (Why I Object, par. 15). However, a being who is seriously ill and forced to continue living in an undesirable way probably has limited hope. The hope that s...... middle of paper ...... my last days include lying in a hospital bed with no hope of physical recovery, I would like to be able to act on my wishes, and not be forced to live longer if my body tells me it can't continue. Works Cited Eckstein, Cheryl. “Could there ever be a 'right to be killed'?” Citizen 25 July. 1995. http://www.awinc.com/partners/bc/commpass/lifenet/canthere.htm (February 27, 1997) McCullough, Colleen. "Because I oppose euthanasia." The Weekend Australian 16-17 March 1996. http://www.ucaqld.com.au/trendz/3ethics/oppose.htm (27 February 1997) Pankratz, Robert C. and Richard M. Welsh. "A Christian response to euthanasia". part 1. http://www. tkc.com/uturn/euthan.html (February 27, 1997) Pankratz, Robert C., and Richard M. Welsh. "A Christian response to euthanasia". part 2. http://www. tkc.com/uturn/ten/euthan2.html (27 Feb. 1997)