Euthanasia

There are many debates that surround the topic of euthanasia, yet I find myself being in favour of the act. However, I do believe that there would have to rules set down and circumstances met for the act of euthanasia to be acceptable... and apparently that is one of the hardest things to do.

"Euthanasia opponents don't believe that it is possible to draft laws and guidelines that will prevent the abuse of euthanasia." (http://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/euthanasia/infavour/infavour_1.shtml#section_5 )

I can see why this is, despite having conflicting views. There are so many different reasons why euthanasia might be appropriate that it would be quite impossible to make a stable and permanent set of rules, every case is different and the decision is final. It's a lot of responsibility.

But then I look at it this way, euthanasia is available abroad. If a family or individual is set on it why make them suffer the travel and lose money as well as a loved one in a unfamiliar place when, if the issues concerning euthanasia could eventually be resolved, they could do it here and perhaps make the departing easier and more peaceful?