Should I help a person who wants to commit suicide?

Factor: Unrelieved pain

Pro: Euthanasia is an act of mercy: It is an act that expresses a profound and unselfish love for another person.

Factor: Legal consequences

Con: Assisting a person in committing suicide is illegal, and the punishments are severe.

Factor: Willingness to assist

Pro: People who care for particular individuals most often want to help them fulfill their heartfelt desires.

Factor: End of possibilities

Con: Anyone who assists another person to commit suicide eliminates all the benefits that might flow from a longer life for that person.