Is Euthanasia Moral or Immoral?

Mr. Blackburn
Inquiry Skills
2 Dec. 1996
Euthanasia
In today's society there are many disagreements about the rights and wrongs of euthanasia. Although death is unavoidable for human beings, suffering before death is unbearable not only for terminal patients but for the family members and friends. Euthanasia comes from the Greek word 'Thanatos' meaning death and the prefix 'eu' meaning easy or good (Russell 94). Thus, 'eu- Thanatos' meaning easy or good death. Euthanasia is a better choice for terminal patients than suicide.
In our society, suicide is always traumatic for families an…