I just came across a story about a young woman who wanted to end her life at the age of 17. She had been molested and raped at a young age. She wanted out on life since she could not bear with the pain. The government of her country is granting her request.

This made me ponder on the ethics of Euthanasia. Is it right to grant people legality to commit suicide? If so why? If not, why not?

It’s a very huge existential question with many answers. On the surface, it’s seen as absurd to grant such request. It’s like aiding a mentally disturbed person. However, the questions on the meaning of life reoccurs if thought about more in depth.

We can say that we aren’t born by choice. No one asked for our consent (at least to our physical earthly knowledge on things). A similar premise can be used for Euthanasia. Another angle comes in to play for supporting it. The questions are more on when it should be allowed. Is it when the person is very ill? Mental or physical pain? Old age? Boredom? Depressed?

I have no opinion on Euthanasia, as my moral compass is unsure in such things. However, my aim is to make you think.