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A Persuasive Essay On: Euthanasia Should people have the choice to end their own life? “Euthanasia: the intentional killing by act or omission of a dependant human being for his or her alleged belief,” (www.euthanasia.com). An extensive issue that has been debated numerous times in many parts of the world over the past few years is “allowing doctors to assist patients who want to commit suicide”. Euthanasia has already been legalized in the Netherlands, Belgium and a few parts of the United States of America. These countries have different points of view than several other countries. Euthanasia should not be legalized for a number of reasons. One reason euthanasia should not be legalized is it could lead to involuntary euthanasia. Another reason is that people who want to commit suicide are either depressed or looking for help in most cases. Finally if euthanasia is legalized it could become the only type of legal medical treatment available to patients who are less fortunate, disabled, terminally ill and/or even old. Furthermore, if the world allows euthanasia to be legal who knows what other immoral and unethical laws may occur. Euthanasia is only suppos