People like Mac who have suffered for a long time should be able to die if they want. It may not always be the best option for all terminally ill patients, like my mother's friend who has a will to live and is treated with few negative effects. Everyone should have a say in when to end their life in the event of a terminal illness. For many people it is usually important to be able to be fully aware and conscious until the end of their life. Unfortunately, when people suffer from diseases like Alzheimer's, the first thing they lose is their sanity. For many this is an unbearable event to happen