On the other hand, a growing number of people believe that euthanasia is acceptable in our society because it relieves the unnecessary pain and suffering of patients and their family. Euthanasia is also a good way for people that have family members that are either extremely deformed or retarded to help out the person and end their incapacitated lives. Euthanasia is also a very good choice for senior citizens because they often suffer much before they finally can die. Sufferring is a terrible thing and we have a clear duty to comfort those in need and to ease their sufferring when we can. Elderly people are also prone to painful diseases and medical problems.
Mercy killing can end their pain in a non-traumatic way for their families'.
Thus eliminating a burden on their families and on themselves. To date, there is still much controversy about the legalization of euthanasia. But as long as there are willing and kindhearted doctors and people, eventually there will be a time when euthanasia will be allowed and poor souls can die peacefully. Until then, Doctors and family members, will still have to resort to illegal euthanasia to help their patients and loved ones. 26 June 1995 Heifetz, Milton D. and Charles Mangel.