Rachel's Conclusion

Although I do not share Renee’s opinion on wanting to make PAS illegal in every state and circumstance, I uphold her values and beliefs that life is precious. Life is so precious, that an individual should have the option of physician-assisted suicide if one is losing control of bodily function. More so, upon moral reflection, I must reinstate my opinion on act-utilitarianism and how in certain situations, it is morally permissible to end one’s own life in order to bring about the most good in a situation. What is considered “moral” is only a matter of opinion, and that is why PAS should not be outlawed because of individual beliefs. I also hope that one day this choice will become a right open to all, whether they are terminally ill or have reached the point in life where they know “it is time”. PAS should be an option to those who wish to end life free from pain, suffering, loss of autonomy, and most of all to those who wish to die with dignity.

Our Final Conclusion

The issue of Physician Assisted Suicide remains a serious debate in our country, and rightly so. After all, the practice of PAS should never be taken lightly, as it truly is a matter of live and death. During this blog project, Rachel and I have shared our personal opinions, which proved to be very interesting and informative. While we were not able to come to an agreement, at least we can now understand each other's viewpoints a little better. For example, I do understand why Rachel believes that PAS should be legalized. As she has stated, we should each have the right to end our own lives on our own terms. I'm sure that Rachel can now respect my opinion as well, that life is a gift that should not be ended a moment too soon. So, even though we are not able to agree on this issue, we can respectfully agree to disagree.