in response to sfalconer a person of sound mind would want to kill themselves because they are in incredible pain. No one should be forced by the goverment to live their finals years/months/days in extreme misery. *update, quite frankly i don't care if there is no biblical right to kill someone. if i am in serious pain and have made the decision i do not want to suffer any longer that is my choice, the bible does not govern this country and our laws. why why must people keep fighting the seperation of church and state. *update, you said who are we to say who lives and who dies. and that is basically my point. we are in no position to, it should be the decision of the individual. I'm not saying docters should tell patients I think you would be better off if i helped you commmit suicide, I'm saying that the person suffering makes the decision.*UPDATE to kate, I don't think anyone should be forced to assist it should definitely not be required. I just don't think anyone should be penalized for it. and while you say we should focus on relieving the pain, obviously, but its simply not possible to relieve pain for every single physical thing someone is suffering through. It's not realistic to think it works for everyone.