Physician-assisted suicide presents one of the greatest dilemmas tothe medical profession. Should someone who is mentally competent, but deemed terminally ill, be allowed to engagein physician-assisted suicide? According to the First Amendment of The Constitution of The United States, “one hasthe freedom to petition the government for a redress of grievances.“ The Fourteenth Amendment states, “The Statecannot deprive any person of life, liberty or property, without due process of law; nor deny any person within …showed first 75 words of 747 total…

…showed last 75 words of 747 total…setup to govern, not to rule with absolute power. Ifthe people were to keep silent about what they believe in, our government would not exist as the system that it istoday. Our democracy was created because of those brave souls who fought for their rights, and we should followin their footsteps. If everyone would voice there opinion in favor for the right to die, the government would have toattend to the peoples’ wishes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**