aughter. I believe, that if they would have read "Active and Passive Euthanasia" after they decided to pull the plug on Karen's respirator, that they would still feel the same about their decision. Granted they may feel a little argumentative towards Rachel's statements and thoughts.
             Rachels feels certain that there is not a difference between active and passive Euthanasia, under any circumstances. Karen's parents obviously must feel differently about the two. I do not believe that James Rachels could be absolutely certain about his view points, unless he himself were going through the experience of seeing a loved one dying before his eyes. I am sure that the Quinlan's wished at times that Karen could just live or die, but it was not that easy and therefore they could not take her life for her. Karen's parents reasoning behind pulling the p
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