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So I just chose my topic for the bill we have to write as a senior for mock congress so I thought I'd write about it. The bill topic I chose is legalizing Euthanasia which is also known as Physician-assisted suicide. Physician assisted suicide is when a physician takes part in any way with the ending of a patient’s life. Euthanasia is categorized as either voluntary, non-voluntary, or involuntary. Voluntary euthanasia is when there is consent from the patient and also includes passive euthanasia. Passive euthanasia is when a patient denies common treatments that are necessary for sustaining life, while active euthanasia is the use of lethal substances to end life. Non-voluntary euthanasia is conducted without the consent or approval of the patient because they are unable to provide consent and is sometimes known as mercy killing. Involuntary euthanasia is performed on people who are able to consent but chose not to. This is mostly considered as murder, but not always.

            This topic is considered to be controversial and is in major debate about whether or not it should be legalized. The true controversy lies with the involuntary euthanasia because many consider it to be a form of murder. They consider it homicide because homicide is defined as any action that has the sole intention of ending a life. However, supporters believe that euthanasia is a justifiable and excusable homicide. Voluntary euthanasia, specifically passive euthanasia is unanimously considered to be legal in the United States. Hopefully I can create a good bill with this topic.