Personal Arguments Against Euthanasia

What is Euthanasia? I truly did not know the correct way to answer this question prior to this essay. As I looked to the Webster Dictionary, I found the correct definition; “the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy.” As I read this definition, I sit and ponder the positives and negatives that could come from this.
The main argument for Euthanasia that I can seem to semi understand is the relief of extreme pain. I have never had to go through something that causes excruciating pain, which makes this point a hard argument. If I was in the same situation as someone who can hardly stand the pain they are encountering, would I wish to rather die? Another dispute for Euthanasia is freeing up of the medical funds to help other people. I have trouble finding medical funds as a worthy argument. I find this as an excuse because the money is going to be spent regardless. Why wouldn’t someone want to spend this money to improve their health and wellbeing? One of the first things that comes to mind when I think of euthanasia, is grandparents and parents. Wouldn’t they want to be able to watch their children and grandchildren grow, and be a part of their lives for as

long as possible?
One of my biggest personal arguments against Euthanasia, is where is the line drawn?

How does a physician decide whether a patient is sick enough, or in enough pain to qualify for Euthanasia? I am a firm believer in God, and am strong in my religion, which brings up another large point. Since I was a young kid, I have always believed that God has a plan for everyone, God is the one who knows what path to take and is guiding me in that direction. If someone is to choose when they die are they really following God’s path? Bringing religion into a topic like this is also very controversial, because not everyone shares the same religion, or they may not be religious at

all.
As I read an article from June 2017, in The New York Times, I learned about a man named John Shields. He had an incurable disease and decided to proceed with an assisted death. I sooner learned that John planned his own funeral, and I was astonished when I continued to read that he attended his own wake. He said his final goodbyes to his loved ones, and died the day of his funeral. I think that it was cool for John to be able to say his final goodbyes at his wake and for everyone to see him one last time, but this could still be done without euthanasia. If you think about it, you must have a terminal disease or be in large amounts of pain. The second you find out the extent of your disease you can tell family and loved ones immediately and it is their choice whether they take the time given with you or if they pass it up. The only difference with a situation like this and a situation like John’s is that people are given a specific day on when they will lose someone, and that shouldn’t change the fact of visiting someone who you love and could lose at any time.