Part one of term paper
Euthanasia is a very controversial topic, one that provokes both anger and sympathy. There are considered to be two kinds of euthanasia: passive and active. Passive euthanasia is to withhold treatment and allow a patient to die of his or her given disease. Active euthanasia is to take direct action to end the patient’s life, whether it ...

Part two of term paper
... that euthanasia, whether it is active or passive, is the result of an overriding drive to save money. These two controversial articles each have their merit, but Rachel’s article is a much more effective argument than McCurdy’s article, due to the fact that he supports his allegations with facts and ethical statements, and his use of ethos, logos, and pathos give his argument strength and ethical merit. One of the biggest debates surrounding active euthanasia is its moral ethics. Doctors fee ...