That is still a debate with no end in sight as far as pulling the plug goes, isn't it? It's not illegal in the US to do it.
One would think that euthanasia would have to be requested beforehand by the individual. This thread's pretty old. If I have time, I'll try and read it again.
I agree that an individual should have the right to end their life when they decide. After due diligence and not because the "state" or "caretaker" decides.
If the freedom of speech is taken away
then dumb and silent we may be led,
like sheep to the slaughter. George Washington(1732-1799) First President of the USA.