Wow, it's an interesting concept, if we think nothing of euthanizing an animal who is in pain, suffering, or cannot sustain itself, when we consider animals our companions, in some situations, our only source of love and acceptance, but we cannot fathom the idea of allowing another human being to make the choice to be euthanized or have a directive to end their lives? It's a very taboo topic but I wanted to applaud you for addressing it. ☆

this is allowed in some states for terminally ill patients.  My home state happens to be one of them.

If you visit a nursing home weekly as I do, you'd definitely be in favour of voluntary euthanasia. Seeing the pointless suffering of  many who have been abandoned by their families, who exist only to suffer until their pain wracked bodies finally give up. What is it all for?

I have always been slightly torn on this issue. Depending on whether I see it from the point of view of "what if it was me who wanted to go" or "what if it was someone I loved who wanted to go". 

But then I realise that that's just the selfish part of me coming out.

I so agree. I prepared years ago a health directive that stated no drugs or machines that would prolong my life if I am terminally ill. However from observing the experience of relatives, I  realize that decisions will be manipulated by the medical profession in order to squeeze every last dollar out of the patient before they pass on. As I approach my seventies, I  think about this more often. I thought about it a couple of weeks ago as I lovingly held my old terminally ill dog as he gently and peacefully crossed the Rainbow Bridge with the helping guidance of the compassionate vet.

Interestingly enough I've been thinking about this over the last 24hours after watching a film called "Me Before You" which has assisted death at the end. 

I do believe it should be a legal option. Keeping someone alive against their wishes, when they are suffering just doesn't make any sense to me. A human 'last resort' option should be available to all. Emphasis on *last resort* as you have said.

I visit a care home weekly. I was there today. The one I go to is the 3rd best rated one in Dublin.  Visited 13 in total and was so lucky to get a place here as the others you would not board your dog in them, dreadful places. 

I think we need a "living will" law. At the age of 50 everyone still alive must by law visit a care home and spend a few hours there before signing. You can then sign Yes or No.

Yes, In the event I become incapacitated or suffer from Parkinsons or Dementia I wish to be put into a care home. I confirm I wish to have the full monty, the whole shebang, bathing, being brought to the toilet including ass wiping,  dressing, spoon feeding etc.
OR
No, in the event I become incapacitated and I have lost my mind and do not know who I am or who anyone else is, please put me to sleep.   

There is madness going on, insanity. Many of the inmates in the homes never receive a visitor, no one cares about them. They are vegetables and if there was any sanity they should be put to sleep and out of their misery. 

It costs the state Euro 5600 per patient per month, very few contribute. Every country is close to bankruptcy and cannot afford this madness. It is a total waste of time and endless money.  

I have wanted to die many times in my life but most of the time I am glad I am still around.  I do think people in pain should have the right to say "I HAVE HAD ENOUGH"  and should be put to sleep at their request.

I think it will come to an end one day when people realise that life is not special and we are two a penny and breed like rabbits.