which some equate with murder.
I've never understood that mentality. If we see an animal suffering, we treat them humanely and help them pass to get them out of pain and end their suffering. But with people, you're forced to hold out to the very end no matter how much pain you're in or how much you're suffering.
If someone is suffering or has a terminal disease and wants to end it all, they should be able to do so in a way that is as painless and comfortable for them as possible.