taking her life right or wrong

Question

Jenni Murray made plans to end her life if she becomes a burden to her family. She is sealing a pact with two friends that they will assist each other to die if any of them is diagnosed with a debilitating and incurable illness. This is despite a law outlawing assisted suicide. 

Do you agree with Murray’s decision? If so, does she have a right to take her life for any reason? Is not wanting to be a burden to one’s family a good reason? If you don’t agree with her, explain why.

Answer 1

Some questions that arise here:

What does it mean to be a burden on one's family?

From where would the right to take one's own life originate?

Where does the duty to obey the law end?

These are a few good starter questions. If you wish to dive into them, we can schedule a lesson.