Euthanasia is the process in which one's life is taken with the assistance of a doctor. This process is also known as assisted suicide, doctor-assisted suicide, and mercy killing. Euthanasia comes from the Greek word eu- meaning good and -thanatos meaning death. Therefore, a direct translation of the world Euthanasia means a good death, which is exactly the goal of euthanasia. Euthanasia becomes an option only for patients suffering from terminal illnesses and diseases. Euthanasia has become a controversial topic as there are many pros and cons to the idea of ​​helping end someone's suffering. Around the world, assisted suicide is mostly not ruled out as many countries see it as simply killing someone (Nordqvist). Euthanasia is a worrying idea with sincere reasons as terminally ill patients should have the choice whether their life will end or not. In the United States, there are five states that have made assisted suicide legal. They say they agree that assisted suicide should be an option for a terminally ill person who no longer has the will to live. If a patient has six months or less to live and decides that they would rather die, then I think they should be able to make that decision for themselves, without being forced to suffer for another six months. I think assisted suicide is such a sensitive topic because it's hard for people to put themselves in the perspective of the dying patient. If I were in their position, I know I would at least want to be able to have the ability to decide my own fate. I would rather die than be in constant pain and racking up hospital bills when I die in a couple of months. Furthermore, when I address this topic, I always wonder how it is acceptable for a brain-dead patient to be taken off life support, if a terminally ill patient cannot decide to "be taken off life support" or in this case, participate in assisted care.