We live in the century XXI, the Science and Technology change the world, but until today we continue discuss topics, like Euthanasia or Abortion.
First of all, I am in favour of the Euthanasia. When I heard the word euthanasia, the first thing that comes to my mind is “Dignity”. Personally, I believe that no one can decide for you. No Doctors, no State, No legislation, No religion can decide for you.
The Declaration of Human Rights, the Constitution and other laws establish the right to live but not the right to die with dignity. This is a complex and controversial topic, because involve feelings, ethics, legislation, religion, Hippocratic Tradition and other for analyses and understand the euthanasia. But, nothings compare to stay in the complex situation of decide to let it go to a friend, a brother, or a son.
I understand that medicine has been to preserve life and have Hippocratic Tradition. Nevertheless, in case of terminal illness, the medics can finish the physical pain with medication to alleviate the pain, but they can´t finish with the emotional pain that involves a terminal illness.
In the mass media appear different cases about miracles of the medicine, and cases of euthanasia. Recently, In Latin America the discussion returns for the case of Gustavo Cerati, a famous Argentinian singer. Gustavo is in coma since 2010 and depends of machines for continue with live. A lot of leaders of opinion and Gustavo´s friend claim a dignity death for him. While his mother reject that option, because she believe in the recuperation of Gustavo. I think that this discussion to be continued, Gustavo can´t decide to live or die, but he can´t continue in this terrible situation.
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