is a controversial subject, not only because there are many different moral dilemmas associated with it, but also in what constitutes its definition. At the extreme ends of disagreement, advocates say is a good, or merciful, death. Opponents of say it is a fancy word for murder. Between the two extremes, there are various positions for and against . One position opposes cases of active , where an active effort is made to bring about death, such as in administering a lethal injection. A second position is the acceptance of passive , which ....