02346cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000160011324500170012926400510014630000470019733600260024433700260027033800360029649000510033250000310038350801080041452012370052253400450175965300200180465300180182465300210184270000100186383000510187385600430192499900170196751081UtSlPG20260610134156.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aCogan, Alan14aThe Amateurs 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction July 1955  aRelease date is 2016-01-30  aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Amateurs" by Alan Cogan is a science fiction short story published in the mid-20th century. Set in a future speculative society, the narrative delves into the controversial concept of euthanasia within a luxurious facility known as Sunnylands Palace, where guests can choose how they want to die. The story explores themes of choice, dignity, and the darker aspects of human nature.  The plot centers on Mr. Sims, a man forced into the Sunnylands program by his doctor due to a supposed heart condition that renders him a burden to society. As he meets with the director, Mr. Hoode, he learns about various extravagant and theatrical methods available for ending one's life—options that range from dying in battle to facing wild animals. However, Mr. Sims's choice is simple: he opts for a dignified death reminiscent of Socrates. The story takes a dark turn when Mr. Sims discovers his family’s ulterior motives, ultimately leading to a violent betrayal by his envious relatives. The narrative culminates in a stark commentary on the nature of humanity and the concept of a "proper" death, leaving readers to ponder the ethical implications buried within the facade of choice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aShort stories  aDeath -- Fiction1 aDiehl 0aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction July 195540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51081  c91919d91919