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Should euthanasia be legalized?
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The earlier death of a relative could benefit their family members, who might then pressure the relative into undergoing euthanasia.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Someone in need of inheritance could pressure their family member to undergo euthanasia.
Pro claim 2
Family members who are struggling with medical bills may encourage their ill family member to undergo euthanasia.
Pro claim 3
The mental burden of caring for a terminally ill loved one, over an extended period, may be such that they push for euthanasia despite their loved ones disagreeing.
Con claim 1
Most people would approach a terminally ill family member with compassion and not put their vested interests ahead of their relative's life.
Con claim 2
Family members can apply pressure in a variety of ways, including the inverse: refusing a loved one's desire to die, in the hopes of delaying their own grief. Whether euthanasia is legalized or not, there will always be pressure from family members when it comes to the treatment of a terminally ill loved one; thus, the argument is moot.