Is it right? Is it moral? Questions that have passed through many great minds for decades now, and a common conclusion is still yet to be reached. Ever since the first act of Euthanasia was completed, it has become one of the most controversial issues among politicians, movie stars, and commoners alike. Many people would agree that euthanasia is right, and should be accepted as a normal part of society. Others, would beg to differ, as many other people view euthanasia as an inhuman act towards a human being. Is it right? A question that this essay will tackle.
             It used to be, that physicians would have to decide whether or not to disclose information to the patient based on if it would help or hurt their condition. Normally, the doctor's would tell the patients what was indeed happening, as most of them believed in the 'right to information' act given to each individual at birth.
             The literal meaning of Euthanasia is "easy death" but is there such a thing as an "easy death?" There are two main types of euthanasia: Active and Passive Euthanasia. Active euthanasia is a deliberate or purposeful act performed to cause death. The most common of this procedure is a lethal injection, which is both quick and painless. The injection ensures the death of the person suffering. Concerns lie in the euthanasia of a dying patient simply because the person is conscious and in good mental health before they are put to death.
             The doctor who has performed the most active 'killings' is the widely known Dr. Jack Kavorkien. Kavorkien's first patient was Janet Adkin's, 54, Portland, Oregon. She was injected with lethal drugs from Kavorkien's well known suicide machine. A murder charge was thrown at the doctor, but these charges were later dropped as the court did not see it to be a punishable crime. Plus, it was his first time. Since then, Kavorkien has committed at least...