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Bit off-topic, but I find it fascinating that in most societies there is a right to live, but no right to die. Like I can’t just walk into a pharmacy and buy something that kills me. I mean, sure, you could OD on stuff, but u can’t buy something that is specifically made to kill u (as painless as possible).

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UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

in most societies there is a right to live

Is there? Seems like a pay-to-win system.

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- heartSagan5@lemmy.zip ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
  Like over-ingesting an OTC, but then, before you die your body will ride you through purging and it may be 50/50 if you end or carry on?
  
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  - UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
    Or just buy some bleach
    
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MasterNerd@lemmy.zip ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
Given that those who want to end their lives are usually in a mentally unsound frame of mind, that may be for the best. I agree that there should be exceptions for those that suffer from chronic and lifelong conditions with no hope of improvement, however.

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- AnarchoEngineer@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
  People like/dislike different things. A life that may seem decent to you could be hell for someone else.
  
  If you can justify euthanasia for those with pain you understand like chronic illness, then you should justify euthanasia even for those with pain you don’t understand like being in perfect health but not wanting to be alive anymore.
  
  I think there should be buffers in place like a waiting period and psychological evaluations to prevent rash actions by people who are simply bipolar or having an incredibly bad day etc.; however, the ultimate decision of whether one’s life is not worth living is a decision that can only rightfully be decided by that individual.
  
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- ironycanal@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
  Oh shit so we’re willing to let people improve their lives now? Since when?
  
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lemonSqueezy@lemmy.world ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
I mean, you need to give more context. Some people flip their fashion style overnight, what’s to stop them from impulse buying the death pill after a breakup ?

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seejur@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
Well, if a person decides to live today, it can always re-evaluate tomorrow.

If a person decides to die today, it a one way ticket. No reimbursement

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