Can We Handle Euthanasia? Euthanasia, though seen by many as murder, is nothing more than a way to help people who are in pain put an end to their times of sorrow and agony. The word Euthanasia originated from the Greek language: Eu means “good” and Thanatos means “death”. The meaning of the word is “the intentional termination of life by another at the explicit request of the person who dies” (Robinson). This definition explains …showed first 75 words of 2285 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2285 total…end the pain peacefully. Not all patients will choose euthanasia once they are given the option, but it does give them comfort knowing the option is there. The legalization of euthanasia would show that society does care about these individuals enough to grant them their wishes as they lie helpless in a world of torture and agony. It is necessary to care for these patients and help them, for they have endured enough pain already.