A Peaceful Separation: Active EuthanasiaMany of us have had family members whom we watched suffer during the final stages of their lives. Although it hurts us as a close relative to see someone we love suffering, the person suffering themselves probably feels much more grief than we do. My grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer several years ago. We brought in home health services to help care for him and my family was willing to help as well. Even though he was well cared for, I couldn't help but feel a deep sadness for him when I looked at him and saw him suffering inside. I remember him falling out of bed in the middle of the night and being called into the room to help him back into bed. I was happy to have my grandfather still here with us, but at the same time I wanted him to be happy and free from pain and suffering, knowing that it would only lead to his death. Many people suffering from a terminal illness do not want to abandon their family and still want to move on to the next life peacefully. Knowing that many people want to leave when they feel ready, is the idea of ​​active euthanasia really as big of an issue as many people make it out to be? Active euthanasia is when a person actively assists in the death of another person. Most often, a lethal injection is used to euthanize a person. We see this regularly with animals who are suffering from a terminal illness or no longer have a good quality of life. So why not allow humans to have the same opportunity? The questions of suicide and murder often arise when discussing euthanasia. Suicide is often questioned because the person being euthanized must consent to the lethal injection. Murder is often questioned simply because a person... middle of paper... can make the decision whether to continue or not. Active euthanasia is the active hastening of a "good" death through the use of drugs, etc., whether by oneself or with the assistance of a doctor. Passive euthanasia occurs when a life is no longer prolonged with the person's consent. For example, there is no hope of recovery for a person who is on life support, so the family or doctor decides to take it off, allowing a “natural” death. In all honesty, how do liabilities and assets really differ from each other? In my opinion, this is not the case. Active euthanasia should be an option for those who have no hope. Works Cited “Definition of Active Euthanasia – Medical Dictionary Definitions of Popular Medical Terms Easily Defined on MedTerms.” MedicieNet.com. MedicineNet.com, April 27, 2011. Web. October 12. 2011. .