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Although putting vegetative or terminally ill patients out of misery can be desirable, it can also be costly. Euthanasia is currently against the supreme law of the United States, and many politicians and religious group members from all over our country are arguing for and against this controversial issue. Their ideas and arguments are usually based on their very own religious beliefs and values. In my opinion, it is neither the government nor the religious groups' choice to make decisions for patients and their families. The United States of America is a country that believes in freedom and human rights. We, the people of the United States, have our very own religious freedom and rights; thus, the victim's family should be the responsible for the decision of putting their loved ones out of misery.
Government and religious groups are debating over this particular issue. In 2005, Tom Delay, the majority leader of the House of Representatives, stated that he is against the removal......

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