II.   Life

Euthanasia is the philosophy and practice of ending the life of a higher order organism peacefully and as an “act of mercy” in order to relieve pain and suffering.

The word Euthanasia is derived from the Ancient Greek εuθανασία meaning "good death" from εu (eu)meaning “well or good” and θάνατος (thanatos) meaning “death”.

There are four (4) elements which all must be present for an event to be classed as a potential euthanasia event:

(i) The animal, infant or adult Homo Sapien experiencing ongoing extreme pain and suffering; and

(ii) An incurable physical condition of the animal, infant or adult Homo Sapien signaling the high likelihood of continued extreme pain and suffering; and

(iii) Clear evidence from the adult Homo Sapien to seek an end to the pain and their life, or the presence of family or loved ones of the animal, infant or adult Homo Sapien (who is unable to communicate) to see mercy prevails and a conscious and willing consent to see the end of suffering; and

(iv) The intention and means of a merciful and painless death to the suffering animal, infant or adult Homo Sapien.

There are only five (5) forms of Euthanasia being animal, infant, voluntary, involuntary and non-voluntary:

(i) Animal Euthanasia is the termination of the life of an animal suffering from an incurable, especially painful disease or condition; and

(ii) Infant Euthanasia is the termination of the life of an infant Homo Sapien suffering from an incurable, especially painful disease or condition; and

(iii) Voluntary Euthanasia, also known as “assisted suicide” is the termination of the life of a Homo Sapien with their explicit consent; and

(iv) Involuntary Euthanasia is the termination of the life of an adult Homo Sapien without their explicit and informed consent; and

(v) Non-Voluntary Euthanasia, also known as “mercy killing” is the termination of the life of an adult Homo Sapien when explicit consent is unavailable.

Involuntary Euthanasia is forbidden and considered a crime.

Non-Voluntary Euthanasia is forbidden when the incurable physical condition is associated with mental illness.