The types of euthanasia that I am talking about include late-term abortions, murders, assassinations, eugenics, and the like. These have traditionally been utilized to get rid of undesirable people, including minorities and the disabled. Additionally, the methods used range from lethal injections and surgical procedures to torture and extremely painful deaths. However, some would argue that it depends on the circumstance. If your life is in jeopardy you may have the right to self defense, and late-term abortions can be necessary if the life of the mother is in play. However, the already developed fetus would be killed to spare her.
When I look at it, from a personal standpoint, I have to admit that this is highly circumstantial. Sometimes you have a right to kill someone; self defense, necessity, and other areas are more controversial, such as the mental capacity of an offender and eugenics. So, while I disagree with involuntary euthanasia in principle, I admit that sometimes, as awful as it is, this can be a viable option.
What are your thoughts?
