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12 Assisted Suicide: Legality v Morality General purpose: to persuade Specific purpose: at the end of my speech, the audience will understand that assisted suicide interferes with morality and therefore should be illegal Introduction Attention Catcher: How many people would actually want to determine when it is time to die? How many people would want the burden of having to determine when it is someone elses time to die? How many people have elderly grandparents?It doesnt whether or not you could answer these questions. Everyone in this room is going to die one day, and while you are living and aging, YOU should want full control of your life. Listener relevance: That is the main controversy with assisted suicide: placing death in the hands of human beings who may or may not have a correct set of standards, morals or belief on their shelves. Speaker Credibility: For anyone who is studying to be a nurse, for anyone who has known someone that has passed away or for anyone who is going to grow old and pass away themselves, assisted suicide is a huge controversy that impacts your life. I am studying to become a nurse in the specific field of working with ill elderly individuals, and now that I understand the controversy behind assisted suicide, it is a responsibility for my future career and as a Christian, to inform others of the truth in regards to assisted suicide. Thesis Statement: I am going to persuade you to stand against assisted suicide Main Points Preview: The three main points that I will explain are: what is assisted suicide, what is the problem with assisted suicide, and the solution. Body What Exactly is Assisted Suicide? (ephost@epnet.com: Evening Standard, assistedsuicide.org) A. Who does assisted suicide affect? B. What is the definition of assisted suicide? Transition: Now that you have a general understanding of what assisted suicide is, I will now explain the controversy behind it.

What is the problem with assisted suicide? (ephost@epnet.com: Evening Standard) Assisted suicide is currently legal in Oregon, Washington and Montana A. Where is assisted suicide legal? B. The debate, Legality v Morality C. Vulnerability of patients Transition: Now that you know the controversy behind assisted suicide, it is time to explain what you can do about it. What can we do about it? (ephost@epnet.com; Nursing Older People) A. What to do when a patients wants to die B. The importance of listening to patients who want to talk about assisted suicide Conclusion Thesis Statement: Now I have informed you about what assisted suicide is, the problems behind it and what you can do about it. Main Point Summary: Using the information you have just received on what assisted suicide is and the problems behind it, you are now be well equipped to take a stand. Whether it be your elderly loved one, or you one day, you have the right to be the protector of your life. Clincher: Is your life really in your own hands? If not, do something about it.

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