What the ethical objections to euthanasia?
The only ‘ethical’ as opposed to religious objection I have heard is that legalized euthanasia ‘opens the door’ to ‘legalized murder’ of people who have outlived their usefulness and become a burden to their family. But of course, murder would still be illegal, wouldn’t it- and I’m sure that there would be strict guidelines to prevent such abuses. As it is, a person with no quality of life, experiencing nothing but pain, is forced to continue in their misery , often in spite of their express wishes. So what about the ethics of that. The main objections/ objectors seem to be on religious grounds. ie it’s suicide, so that would be a sin! My view is, if you and your God want to cause unnecesary suffering to the helpless- you and your God can bugger off!
