New Push For Euthanasia Bill - 1669 Words

Newspaper and magazine articles New push for Euthanasia bill – Examiner by Manika Dadson March 14th 2015 This Newspaper article says that to voluntary assisted dying bill will be back on the table later this year. Former premier Lara Giddings said she was still a passionate advocate for voluntary assisted dying. Previously the lower house rejected the bill 13 to 11 in October 2013. Columbia opens its doors to Euthanasia – World mag By Katlyn Babyak posted 7th of July 2015 This magazine article says that Columbian government approved the countries first legal death by Euthanasia. After a long legal battle 79-year-old Ovidio Gonzalez ended his battle with terminal throat cancer. Columbia is the first Latin American country to†¦show more content†¦Using touch alphabet method to communicate she makes her case for voluntary euthanasia. Gina states â€Å"I think a compassionate god would want people to have to option of a humane death† Interviews Questions: 1. Are you religious 2. Do you think people should have a choice to end their life? 3. Are you for or against euthanasia, Explain why or why not 4. What problems do you think would occur if euthanasia were legalised? 5. Would you ever consider euthanasia for yourself? Interview 1 – Skye Baker, 15 years old 1. No, I am not religious 2. I think everyone has a choice over your own life. You don’t live for other people; you affect the way they live. If someone chooses to end their life, no one should have the power to tell them they cannot. 3. I am for euthanasia, but only in certain circumstances. I do not believe that people should have to be left suffering if all they want is peace. 4. There would be many protests because sometimes euthanasia is enforced against the person’s will. This is occasionally classified as murder and murder isn’t a popular topic. 5. Interview 2 – Ben Kirkby 1. No I am not religious 2. Yes, I think a person should have the choice 3. I am for euthanasia because if you want to die you should be able to. Your body your choice 4. I don’t personally think it would be a problem but there is a lot in the media about people taking advantage of it to commit suicide. 5. If I