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Outline what you regard as the principal arguments for and against the right to die and mercy killing.

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This solution briefly offers arguments for Euthanasia or mercy killing and some references to validate.

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As you offer arguments for Euthanasia or mercy killing, it empowers patients to exercise their own rights to end their lives if they are suffering from pain or terminal illnesses. Some people deem it as a compassionate or humane way to stop suffering.

Some people also see it as a way to deter hospital costs for patients and their families when one is in a vegetative state; they also argue that it alleviates medical costs to allow doctors and staff to focus more on ...

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