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1. If euthanasia is legalized then the criteria of using euthanasia will increase leading to euthanasia
for non-terminal conditions such as depression or disabilities.
-In Belgium and the Netherlands, euthanasia laws have expanded from terminal illnesses to
include non-terminal conditions like depression and disabilities.
-Legal precedents could broaden over time, allowing euthanasia for non-terminal conditions
based on patient requests.
-People with non-terminal conditions, like disabilities, may seek euthanasia as a right, arguing
that denying it is discriminatory.
2. Vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly or disabled, may feel pressured to choose
euthanasia to avoid being a burden on their families or society.
- Families may unintentionally pressure elderly or disabled individuals into considering
euthanasia to reduce high medical costs.
- The attitudes or words of family members or healthcare providers may create an impression
that euthanasia is the preferred option to avoid being a burden.
- In resource-limited systems, they might feel pressured to choose euthanasia to free up medical
resources for others.

3. Euthanasia can cause long-term emotional trauma for family members, leading to guilt and regret
over whether it was the right decision.

- Pereira, J. (2011). "The impact of euthanasia on family members." Journal of Medical Ethics, 37(2), 75-
78. This article discusses psychological distress and long-term emotional effects on family members.

- Trust in healthcare providers can lead families to accept euthanasia as a valid option.

- Many cultures view life as sacred, leading family members to feel guilt for participating in or accepting
euthanasia, which they may see as morally wrong.
Questions for my enemy

1. Right to Choose: Does allowing euthanasia truly reflect the right to choose, or could it pressure
vulnerable individuals to end their lives prematurely?
- Even if a patient freely chooses euthanasia, it raises concerns about whether society is
offering enough support, care, and alternatives to help them cope with their suffering.
- A patient's choice for euthanasia may still reflect feelings of isolation or despair, which could be
mitigated with better mental health care, social support, or pain management options.
-While some may choose euthanasia without pressure, legalizing it risks creating a societal norm
where ending life is viewed as an acceptable solution to suffering, rather than improving care.
-A patient's autonomous decision doesn’t eliminate the possibility that euthanasia could be
seen as a more convenient option, reducing efforts to address deeper systemic issues in
healthcare and support systems.
- Even if chosen freely, the broader impact of euthanasia on societal values may affect how we
view life’s worth, particularly for those who are vulnerable, elderly, or disabled.

2. Does the option of euthanasia risk pressuring individuals into making decisions that they
wouldn’t otherwise consider to relieve perceived burdens on their families?
- How might the presence of supportive healthcare providers influence a patient’s decision
regarding euthanasia?
- How can conversations about euthanasia change perceptions of suffering and its management?
3. Does euthanasia undermine the value of human life?

- Legalizing euthanasia may lead to a societal belief that some lives are less valuable, particularly those
of the elderly or disabled.

4. What message does euthanasia send about disabilities?

Supporting Statement: Legalizing euthanasia might suggest that living with a disability
is not worth it.

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