The right to die

Thesis statement:
Although many people feel that doctors must do everything possible to keep their patient alive, I believe that euthanasia should be legal for thee reasons.

1st topic sentence:
The first and most important reason to support euthanasia is that some patients who have no chance to recover do not wish to be kept alive on machines.
Supporting details:
A well-known example in the United States is the case of Terri Schiavo, a young woman who went into a coma in 1990.

2nd topic sentence:
A second reason to support euthanasia is that medical costs in the United States are very high.
Supporting details:
According to an administrator at a local hospital, daily hospital room charges average $5000 there.
Supporting details:
Nursing home care is also expensive. A nursing home in our area charges $4500 per month.

3rd topic sentence:
The final reason to support legalizing euthanasia is that the family suffers.
Supporting details:
For instance, a cousin of mine who had been in a motorcycle accident was kept on life-support machines for eight years.