Euthanasia: Mercy or Not?

According to dictionary.com, euthanasia is defined as "the act of putting to death painlessly or allowing to die, as by withholding extreme medical measures, a person or animal suffering from an incurable, esp. a painful, disease or condition." Also, "painless death." Euthanasia is also known as "mercy killing." For individuals suffering with extreme pain from cancer, AIDS/HIV and other painful illnesses and diseases, euthanasia can be seen as a way out. However, according to religions and personal beliefs, euthanasia is a damnable choice.

Do you believe people have the right to end their life?
Is it justifiable?
Are there certain instances when death is the right choice?

Here are some links for information:

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euthanasia

• http://www.euthanasia.com/
• http://www.starcourse.org/euthanasia.htm