power. Science has allowed mankind to land on the moon and travel into the unknown

depths of outer space. Computers have made global communication almost

instantaneous, allowing this new power and knowledge to be shared universally.

Modern research has brought medicine to an all time peak in both diagnoses and treatments. Seldom does a day pass without the media announcing some wonderful

discovery which benefits mankind. Technology has allowed man to reach a plateau

never even dreamed of a generation or so ago. With all of these "giant" steps that

mankind has achieved, why is allowing a terminally ill individual freedom to choose

termination of his or her life still in the dark ages?

A terminally ill individual should be permitted to make a sound, rational, logical

and personal decision to end their suffering and pain by choosing physician assisted

suicide or self-intervention to die. Dying with dignity should be as free a choice for an individual as choosing a marital partner. An individual must be able to look at his life in

the face of his impending death and make the decision to continue living or to die.

Looking at their impending death (wi

experimental operation or refuses an ordinary blood transfusion. The refusal of treatment

places the decision in the category of passive euthanasia. Thus all omission of life extending treatments is the acceptance of passive euthanasia.

accompanies a slow death) may be the deciding factor in choosing an easier less painful

tandem to totally debilitate her. She became bed-ridden and in her eyes a burden on

death. It is time for the government to shed the position of big brother and step aside in favor of allowing individuals to exercise the freedoms guaranteed them by the founding fathers of this country. We should be allowed to be the master of our destiny.

very modest and proud woman and was reduced to being bathed and cared for by her

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