The Global Debate on the Ethics of Euthanasia

The Global Debate on the Ethics of Euthanasia

The debate on euthanasia has drawn much interest not just in specific countries but the world over. Congress and lawmakers have often found themselves drawn into this controversy. Several cases have been presented in court with individuals seeking the right to euthanasia or assisted suicide. The idea of euthanasia is not new, it has existed for decades. Even in ancient times, individuals who were terminally ill, suffering physically and mentally sought the right to die on their own terms. However, since the advent of AIDS, the issue has become close to rampant. Two decades ago, there…