Introduction Assisted suicide (or Euthanasia) is a topic undergoing serious debate. There exist two obvious and definite opinions regarding this controversy. The anti-euthanasia faction consist of: ? Conservative religious groups. They are often the same organizations that oppose access to abortion. ? Medical associations whose members are dedicated to saving and extending life, and feel uncomfortable helping people end their lives. ? Groups concerned with disabilities, which fear that euthanasia is the first step towards a society that …showed first 75 words of 1715 total…

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