This case received a lot more recognition than those I discussed prior. Many felt that Murphy shouldn’t have the right to end her life and that she should let God handle it. She didn’t let this sway her decision though, she fought for her right to decide. She became a spokesperson for Compassion&Choices. a group advocating for the right to choose the course of your life. They posted an exclusive interview between Murphy and People Magazine and it received over 13 million views.
In the interview, Murphy speaks about why she made her decision and the effect it will play on her family and loved ones. They respect her decision and applaud her for her strength.
Murphy spent the last few months of her life traveling the world. She said something that I find extremely powerful, “ Being able to choose when I die, allowed me to live.” Before Brittany died, she made a Facebook post that I find extremely important in getting to know the type of person she was. "GOODBYE TO ALL MY DEAR FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT I LOVE. TODAY IS THE DAY I HAVE CHOSEN TO PASS AWAY WITH DIGNITY IN THE FACE OF TERMINAL ILLNESS,THIS TERRIBLE BRAIN CANCER THAT HAS TAKEN SO MUCH FROM ME BUT WOULD HAVE TAKEN SO MUCH MORE. THE WORLD IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE, TRAVEL HAS BEEN MY GREATEST TEACHER, MY CLOSE FRIENDS AND FOLKS ARE THE GREATEST GIVERS. I EVEN HAVE A RING OF SUPPORT AROUND MY BED AS I TYPE …GOODBYE WORLD. SPREAD GOOD ENERGY. PAY IT FORWARD!"
From the moment I decided to do my project on Mercy Killing, I didn’t have a definite opinion on it’s morality. While death isn’t necessarily a topic that most people like to speak upon, mercy killing is bound to make me people think and form an opinion. Given all of the information I’ve gathered, I’ve come to the realization that mercy killing is completely situational. There aren’t any two cases that are completely identical because there are so many factors that play a role in each situation. I didn’t choose this topic as a way to persuade my audience to change their opinion but for them to have a better understanding and add depth to their opinion. I hope this piece has been both informational and enlightening. Thank you.
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