When you love and cherish someone with all your heart, would you be willing to do anything for them? What about relieving their pain…permanently? Euthanasia is the act of ending someone’s life to relieve their pain or suffering. The act is illegal in many countries such as the United States and United Kingdom.

On August 29 2013, a Kentucky man was charged with the murder of his wife, who was suffering from breast cancer. The man claimed that his wife pleaded him to commit euthanasia, even though he was very much against it. After shooting his wife, he called 911 to announce his deed.

This article presents the question on the ownership of one’s life. Since it is your own life, why is the government allowed to enforce rules preventing you from ending your life? One may argue that people who wants to end their life aren’t thinking clearly and is tempted by the thought that death will bring relief.

Taken from http://pafians.blogspot.ca/2012_12_01_archive.html

Personally I feel that euthanasia should be legalized and allowed only for those with very legitimate reasons and a clear conscience. As for the definition of “legitimate reasons,” let that be a job for the government and ethics committee!

Original Article: http://www.hlntv.com/article/2013/08/29/kentucky-man-kills-wife-mercy-killing-cancer