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Alex Rourke Rourke 1 Mrs. E. Teague English 110 1 May 1999 The origin of the word '' comes from the Greek -- eu, "good," and thanatos, "death," meaning literally, "good death." But the word "" has acquired a more complex meaning in modern times. It is generally t ....

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.... is a mature adult. This is essential. The exact age will depend on the individual but the person should not be a minor who comes under quite different laws. The person has clearly made a considered decision. An individual has the ability nowadays to indicate this with a "Living Will" (which applies only to disconnection of life supports) and can also, in Rourke 2 today's more open and tolerant climate about such actions, freely discuss the option of with health professionals, family, lawyers, etc. My position is that should be legalized for the terminally ill. Because of the increasing number of suicides in Michigan, Gov. John Engler signed an ....