14th Amendment: Right to Privacy (Right to Die)

Euthanasia is defined as the act or practice of ending the life of an individual suffering from a terminal illness or an incurable condition, as by lethal injection or the suspension of extraordinary medical treatment. Euthanasia, today, has become a very controversial topic. The issue and question at hand is whether or not to allow euthanasia. We are questioned to let the ill have a prolonged life mechanically but miserably, assisting suicide, or natural death. …

…we should be able to do what we want with our bodies and we should be able to have the right to die. If you own your own body because the law says you do, doesn't that mean you're legally allowed to do what you want with your body? Technically that makes sense. This is the basis on which the Supreme Court agreed upon ethically as to upholding Washington State's legal ban on physician-assisted suicide.