Throughout the twentieth century, major scientific and medical advances have greatly enhanced the life expectancy of the average person. However, there are many cases where doctors can preserve life artificially. In these cases where the patient suffers from a terminal disease or remains in a “persistent vegetative state” or PVS from which they cannot voice their wishes for continuation or termination of life, the question becomes whether or not the patient has freedom to choose …showed first 75 words of 1423 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1423 total…was not passed, the ADD believes it is proof that the general population does believe in legalizing physician assisted suicide. The act of taking a life is a serious one. The American population seems to be split on the issue, as can be seen in the case of capital punishment. Although, active suicide involves consent, the term “physician assisted suicide” is difficult for lawmakers and the public to consent to because of the term itself.