The “right to die” (euthanasia) should be further explored as an option for terminally ill patients and should not be considered unethical. There was a problem regarding the topic of “humane euthanasia” as an acceptable action in society. Research compiled in conjunction with informed opinion will form the basis of the argument for voluntary euthanasia in this article. Patients suffering from an incurable illness, who have exhausted all medical treatments, should have the freedom to choose to continue their path of suffering or end it as they wish. The “right to die” is not suicide because you are fully aware that death will be certain because euthanasia spares the individual additional pain. The financial burden caused by necessary medical treatments is a contributing factor to many patients' difficulties. Patients who do not have health insurance must rely on public assistance, while those who do have insurance must have the resources to pay co-pays, deductibles, maximum amounts and/or up to 20% of medical services. “Estimates show that approximately 27 percent of Medicare's $327 billion annual budget is spent on caring for patients in their final year of life” (Appleby, 2006). States like Washington and Oregon have legalized the “Death with Dignity Act,” which gives patients with terminal illnesses the right to choose. Terminal illnesses are most often associated with cancer, HIV and/or organ disorders. These diseases are known to weaken the patient and cause extreme pain. This decision must be made entirely by the patient, as they are the ones who experience the effects of these terminal illnesses. We can all understand that families and strangers oppose euthanasia as an option, but the pain factor that appears middle of paper...... stems from accusations of faulty euthanasia. We live in a constantly evolving society. This should not view euthanasia as an unethical act, but as a way to help suffering patients. Every day, thousands of hardworking people are diagnosed with a terminal illness and are now faced with decisions that must be in the best interest of them and their families. It is neither an easy choice nor one that should be made without serious thought, but it should not be denied or penalized by society or the government. It is a choice that must be made solely by the patient in question, with the input and understanding of their family. Many members of our society have worked very hard throughout their lives and if they wish to choose euthanasia to spare them the pain and financial burden that a fatal illness would leave behind, so be it...