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Should euthanasia be legalized?
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Selected claim, opposing its parent
Euthanasia does not need to be carried out by doctors.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Designated individuals could be trained specifically to carry out euthanasia.
Pro claim 2
Other people with medical training, such as dentists or pharmacists, could carry out the procedure.
Con claim 1, children below
Without the support of medical professionals, euthanasia may be unsafe.
Con claim 2, children below
In practice, it is usually doctors who carry out euthanasia.