Whether it be disconnecting life-support systems, choosing not to resuscitate, administering a lethal overdose, or choosing not to commence life-sustaining measures, the public is deeply divided: should these actions be viewed as mercy killing , or are they acts of murder pure and simple? Is there a moral difference between killing and letting die ? This book presents nineteen fascinating selections that help clear away the clouds of confusion churning at the centre of this emotionally charged debate.