Oh shit so we’re willing to let people improve their lives now? Since when?
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MasterNerd@lemmy.zip 2 weeks agoGiven 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 2 weeks 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.