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Regulate and Reform Euthanasia
One of the landmark cases that involve euthanasia is that of Karen
Ann Quinlan. Quinlan, a twenty-one year old New Jersey resident, overdosed
on pills and alcohol in 1975. She was rushed to the hospital where her
physical condition gradually deteriorated to a vegetative state. The
doctors d ....
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.... (as demonstrated by the Quinlan case) has made the issue of euthanasia
more complicated. Individuals should be allowed to "die with dignity" in
the event of terminal illness if he or she wants it. Terminating a
patient's life is much more merciful than allowing him or her to die a slow
painful death from illness. Those who oppose legalizing euthanasia and
assisted suicide say that this could lead to involuntary killing of the
aged and infirm. I agree that there may be danger of abuse and that the
vulnerable need to be protected; therefore, I support pa ....
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