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| − | '''Euthanasia''' is the deliberate killing of a terminally ill person in order to end unbearable suffering. Anglo-American law | + | '''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]] | + | 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. | ||
[[category:law]] | [[category:law]] | ||
Revision as of 14:00, June 30, 2007
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.
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.