Ah, I see how it could be considered merciful. Thank you for clarifying that confusing issue
Though would it not be more merciful by far to fix the problem? I say that instead of relying on euthanasia... our focus should be on ensuring that nobody has to suffer a situation where euthanasia is the best option. Further our medical progress: accept stem-cell research. 
I had not thought of a disabled body when I wondered why a person couldn't kill themself... and hopefully there will come a time when nobody would think about such a situation.


I had not thought of a disabled body when I wondered why a person couldn't kill themself... and hopefully there will come a time when nobody would think about such a situation.

Please give me a home where cloud buffalo roam
Where the dear and the strangers can play
Where sometimes is heard a discouraging word
But the skies are not stormy all day