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Euthanasia
I. Introduction
1. Euthanasia is one of the most pressing moral issues
for this generation but has a long history in society.
A. Euthanasia is a pressing
issue for this generation
1. Dr. Kevorkian has recently pressed the issue
causing people to have to make a decision if it is right or wrong. (A
history of Dr. Kevorkian)
2. This generation, being larger in numbers and
votes, will decide if euthanasia will be legal
B. Euthanasia is not a new idea to
society (reference)
2. Many people do not know
enough about enough euthanasia to make an informed decision and many avoid the subject
because it is so political. The fact is, that we need to all be well informed on
this subject because we all know someone, or will someday be someone, that is a candidate
for euthanasia.
II. Body
1. History
A. Early examples of euthanasia
1. Nazi Germany - Euthanasia
in the Holocaust
2. Proposal
in the US - 1933
B. Dr. Kevorkian played an important role in
the history of euthanasia (A
history of Dr. Kevorkian)
2. Present day - Euthanasia
A. Dr. Kevorkian's role
1. Pushing the envelope - Over 100 assisted
death in the 1990's (Source)
2. He has caused society to question the moral issue of
euthanasia and has been the main reason any action on part of the lawmakers and courts.
B. Present day Example - Holland
1. Holland has legalized Euthanasia.
2. Effects on Holland
a. Killing people who did not want to die (Source)
b. Killing extended to babies after they are born. (Source)
C. Battles in the Court and Legislature
1. Dr. Kevorkian was convicted (news source)
2. Assisted suicide (Euthanasia) is still illegal.
3. Arguments and thoughts
A. For Legalization
1. A person shouldn't have to be in constant pain (reference)
2. Terminally Ill people should be allowed to die (reference)
3. Death with Dignity (reference)
B. Against Legalization
1. The slippery slope - we are unable to control a law that
allows for a convenient way to get rid of older people (reference)
2. Use the alternative to euthanasia - Love (reference)
III. Summary
1. Euthanasia is important and will continue to be an
important subject for this generation.
2. Euthanasia will affect almost everyone
A. People personally know someone who is a
candidate, or soon will be
B. The debate alone will be controversial,
involving the opinions of many citizens.
3. Euthanasia is a subject that needs to be thoroughly
understood before action is taken
A. I hope this presentation has
started you on your way to understanding more about euthanasia.
B. Please, be a responsible citizen
and learn more about a subject that will affect us all until we die.
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