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'''Euthanasia''' is the deliberate killing of a terminally ill person in order to end unbearable suffering. Anglo-American law, and most religious leaders, regard euthanasia as murder.
'''Euthanasia''' is the deliberate killing of a terminally ill person in order to end unbearable suffering. Anglo-American law and most religious leaders regard euthanasia as murder.
Most [[libertarians]], many [[liberals]], and some conservatives, support voluntary euthanasia in some circumstances. Voluntary euthanasia for terminally ill patients suffering from excruciating pain has been legalized in the [[Netherlands]] and [[Belgium]] and, upon advice of physicians, in the US state of [[Oregon]].
Most [[libertarians]], many [[liberals]] and some conservatives support voluntary euthanasia in some circumstances. Voluntary euthanasia for terminally ill patients suffering from excruciating pain has been legalized in the [[Netherlands]] and [[Belgium]] and, upon advice of physicians, in the US state of [[Oregon]].
An example of euthanasia was the withdrawal of a feeding tube from the disabled and comatose [[Terri Schiavo]], with a court order prohibiting anyone from bringing her water.
An example of euthanasia was the withdrawal of a feeding tube from the disabled and comatose [[Terri Schiavo]], with a court order prohibiting anyone from bringing her water.
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