According to Rachels, the fact that a patient would suffer more if his treatment is withheld than if he were provided a lethal injection provides __________ reason for thinking that once the decision not to prolong his agony has been made, active euthanasia is preferable to passive euthanasia.
A) no
B) weak
C) insignificant
D) strong

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According to Rachels, the suffering of the patient is a morally relevant factor, and if active euthanasia can alleviate that suffering more effectively than passive euthanasia, then there is a strong reason to prefer active euthanasia. Therefore, the answer is D, strong.

According to Rachels, the Fact That a Patient Would Suffer