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., navajocodetalkersadmin. “8 Pivotal Pros and Cons of Euthanasia: Navajo Code Talkers.” Interviews, Videos & More, 30 July 2015, navajocodetalkers.org/8-pivotal-pros-and-cons-of-euthanasia/.

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” people who are suffering from terminal illnesses, such as cancer, are typically in excruciating pain.”

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., navajocodetalkersadmin. “8 Pivotal Pros and Cons of Euthanasia: Navajo Code Talkers.” Interviews, Videos & More, 30 July 2015, navajocodetalkers.org/8-pivotal-pros-and-cons-of-euthanasia/.

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“They have no control of their own health, are eventually not able to care for their basic needs, and are left at the mercy of doctors, family members, and care givers.”

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dying.com, dignity in. “Our Position.” Dignity in Dying, 2018, www.dignityindying.org.uk/assisted-dying/our-position/.

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“Dying people are already ending their lives to avoid painful and undignified deaths.”

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dying.com, dignity in. “Our Position.” Dignity in Dying, 2018, www.dignityindying.org.uk/assisted-dying/our-position/.

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“has a waiting period to give dying people time to reflect on their decision”

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Regoli, Natalie. “18 Advantages and Disadvantages of Euthanasia.” FutureofWorking.com, 22 July 2019, futureofworking.com/6-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-euthanasia.

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“The goal with this help is to end the suffering of a lengthy death, especially if there is chronic and severe pain included with the process.”

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Regoli, Natalie. “18 Advantages and Disadvantages of Euthanasia.” FutureofWorking.com, 22 July 2019, futureofworking.com/6-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-euthanasia.

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“They begin to feel like a burden on the people they love, creating a reaction that can cause relationship challenges because it is only natural to push people away to help them to avoid pain.”

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Chief, Editor in. “19 Main Pros and Cons of Legalizing Physician Assisted Suicide.” ConnectUS, 15 Apr. 2019, connectusfund.org/8-main-pros-and-cons-of-legalizing-physician-assisted-suicide.

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“The reality for patients in this situation is that they are already facing an end-of-life scenario.”

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Sprague, Charlie. “The Economic Argument for Euthanasia.” The Forum, The Forum, 8 June 2009, cmcforum.com/2009/opinion/06082009-the-economic-argument-for-euthanasia.

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“…play a larger role in America’s health care industry, which means that any money saved by allowing geezers to choose euthanasia frees up more health care dollars for the needy.”

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Sprague, Charlie. “The Economic Argument for Euthanasia.” The Forum, The Forum, 8 June 2009, cmcforum.com/2009/opinion/06082009-the-economic-argument-for-euthanasia.

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“Obviously, those in the final stages of a terminal illness are no longer in any position to contribute economically to society. Their continued existence may be personally meaningful to the those who love them, but from a economic perspective they are all cost and no benefit.”

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Scolding, Neil. “Right to Die?” OUP Academic, Oxford University Press, 22 Dec. 2010, academic.oup.com/brain/article/134/1/318/294871.

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” If assisted suicide becomes a legal option, part of the spectrum of available health-care choices, then who could doubt that the elderly, the sick, the disabled and others would at times perceive real or imagined pressure to take this option—for the sake of families”

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Scolding, Neil. “Right to Die?” OUP Academic, Oxford University Press, 22 Dec. 2010, academic.oup.com/brain/article/134/1/318/294871.

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“it must surely be impossible to believe in such a right without overtly defending suicide.”

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young, emma. “Euthanasia Legalized.” Euthanasia - in the Name of Love, Dignity and Freedom?, 16 Oct. 2017, www.europeandignitywatch.org/euthanasia-in-the-name-of-love-dignity-and-freedom/.

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“Technically euthanasia is illegal in Britain, but I would say withholding food and liquids from a patient in persistent vegetative state is euthanasia,”

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young, emma. “Euthanasia Legalized.” Euthanasia - in the Name of Love, Dignity and Freedom?, 16 Oct. 2017, www.europeandignitywatch.org/euthanasia-in-the-name-of-love-dignity-and-freedom/.

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“give freedom of choice at the most emotional moment in one’s life.”

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Egan, Nicole Weisensee. “Terminally Ill Brittany Maynard Thanks Those Supporting Her ‘Death with Dignity’.” PEOPLE.com, 9 May 2017, people.com/celebrity/brittany-maynard-death-with-dignity-compassion-choices/.

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“Right now it’s a choice that’s only available to some Americans, which is really unethical,”

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Egan, Nicole Weisensee. “Terminally Ill Brittany Maynard Thanks Those Supporting Her ‘Death with Dignity’.” PEOPLE.com, 9 May 2017, people.com/celebrity/brittany-maynard-death-with-dignity-compassion-choices/.

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“Maynard wants people to know how important this cause is to her, and why she’s taking what little time she has left to advocate for it”

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kane, leslie. “Doctors Help 45-Year-Old Brothers Die From Voluntary Euthanasia.” Boards.medscape.com, 2013, boards.medscape.com/forums/?128%40%40.2a5537d7%21comment=1&cat=All.

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”, voluntary euthanasia is not easy to accomplish. The patient must be the age of majority (or an emancipated minor); and must be legally competent at the time of decision; the request must be voluntary, well-considered, and repeated, and cannot be the result of any external pressure. “

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kane, leslie. “Doctors Help 45-Year-Old Brothers Die From Voluntary Euthanasia.” Boards.medscape.com, 2013, boards.medscape.com/forums/?128%40%40.2a5537d7%21comment=1&cat=All.

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“Many people can understand ‘helping death along’ for someone in excruciating pain. But in the case of the brothers, loneliness, isolation, and sadness were the major motivators, more than physical pain. Were those issues, in this case, just as legitimate?”

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“Letter to the Members of the California State Assembly.” California State Assembly Seal, 15 Oct. 2015, www.assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers.

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“In the end, I was left to reflect on what I would want in the face of my own death.”

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“Letter to the Members of the California State Assembly.” California State Assembly Seal, 15 Oct. 2015, www.assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers.

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“I am certain, however, that it would be a comfort to be able to consider the options afforded by this bill. And I wouldn’t deny that right to others.”

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gawande, atul. “Being Mortal.” Atul Gawande, 2014, atulgawande.com/book/being-mortal/.

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Certainly, suffering at the end of life is sometimes unavoidable and unbearable, and helping people end their misery may be necessary.

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gawande, atul. “Being Mortal.” Atul Gawande, 2014, atulgawande.com/book/being-mortal/.

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They are reassured just to know they have this control if they need it.