Why is euthanasia a moral issue?

This article introduces the debate around euthanasia. Should human beings have the right to decide on issues of life and death? ... of arguments based on practical issues. Some people think that euthanasia shouldn't be allowed, even if it was morally right, because it could be abused and used as a cover for murder. read more

I think this is also a part of the reason euthanasia is a moral issue. The idea of assisting someone in dying when they are still alive takes away all hope of them ever getting better. Even when you know they won’t. read more

Euthanasia is against the law in the UK where it is illegal to help anyone kill themselves. Voluntary euthanasia or assisted suicide can lead to imprisonment of up to 14 years. The issue has been at the centre of very heated debates for many years and is surrounded by religious, ethical and practical considerations. read more

Euthanasia has many moral issues. Particularly prevalent are the sanctity of life (the idea that God created humans in his image, so only he can give or take life), quality of life (personal satisfaction with the cultural or intellectual conditions under which you live), personhood (whether some people, for instance in a PVS, are still people) and autonomy (people have the right to make their own decisions). read more