righthandmouse
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I did not know this. I think it should be legal in all states.
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fun fact: assisted suicide is legal in some states.
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Bitch Pudding
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I don't get the "fun fact" part, OP.
Darryl M R
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I did my high school thesis on this topic so I normally keep check on the status of the states that allow it in some form.
ElectricBlanketFire
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Man, what is going on today?
How is this a fun fact?
How is this a fun fact?
holygeesus
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You all should watch 'How to Die in Oregon' - it's harrowing mind you.
How to Die in Oregon is a pretty powerful documentary on the subject.
Never really became aware of other states that have similar laws, wish the OP actually provided the info.
Never really became aware of other states that have similar laws, wish the OP actually provided the info.
On the scale of Great Wall to Prison Experimentation, assisted suicide earns 3 bananas
QuantumBro
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My local NPR station had a segment about two people who utilized California's assisted suicide law. Pretty good listen if you're interested on the subject.
Ray Wonder
Founder of the Wounded Tagless Children
Sarcastically a "fun fact", obviously people.
That's nuts OP
Oh wait, nvm, OP wants it legal everywhere
That's nuts OP
Oh wait, nvm, OP wants it legal everywhere
teruterubozu
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What a blast?
I think it depends on the situation. If someone is in debilitating pain from a condition that won't improve, why force them to prolong their suffering?
I mean, I don't think most/any of the states that allow assisted suicide allow it for perfectly healthy people that just decide they don't want to live. My understanding (and someone please correct me if I am wrong) is that in the US it's almost entirely for cases with terminal conditions and it's a quality of life issue.
Diprosalic
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physician-assisted suicide is legal here in switzerland as it should be.
lots of people come here from europe to get it "done".
i donate to them regularely.
lots of people come here from europe to get it "done".
i donate to them regularely.
Ray Wonder
Founder of the Wounded Tagless Children
This is the most casually morbid post I've ever seen
Pai Pai Master
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There's currently a debate going on in South Africa. 85 year old former archbishop Desmond Tutu is advocating for his own ability to die with dignity, but assisted suicide is illegal currently in SA.
I hope he is allowed to die in the manner of his choosing and we get conversations going all over the world that help more people to see that everyone should be allowed to make this choice.
I hope he is allowed to die in the manner of his choosing and we get conversations going all over the world that help more people to see that everyone should be allowed to make this choice.
Laevateinn
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You would rather have some sick person suffer in pain or live as a vegetable or with some other severe cognitive impairment because you cannot let go?
Ron Mexico
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The Hippocratic Oath makes this one murky. I think ultimately we'll see a wider adoption once there's more clarity regarding "physician assisted" and what that looks like going forward.
God Dayumm
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That is hilarious
But seriously, I thought it was legal almost anywhere. That's not fun, it's disappointing
But seriously, I thought it was legal almost anywhere. That's not fun, it's disappointing
QuantumBro
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If that's what their maker intended, then they should go through all the pain. Probably a punishment for a crime in a past life.
Pai Pai Master
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Yikes
Laevateinn
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Or maybe there is no fucking "maker" and you're a dick.
Seriously. We don't let our pets suffer but if it's a person, lots of people are fine with them lingering on in horrendous pain. Because clearly that's what god wants. /s
The original Hippocratic oath had you pledge to give your money to your teachers if they needed it. So they changed it mid 20th century to modernize it. They can modernize it again.
Their parents would rather have their child suffer?
Ron Mexico
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Oh I agree. I do think that's what it will take though. Or at least something along those lines.
Ray Wonder
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How bad do you need to be to qualify for this assisted suicide, can you be healthy but really depressed?
Think that's sarcasm
Think that's sarcasm
BoosterDuck
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'Assisted' suicide? Come on guys it's cheaper just to DIY suicide you don't want to flush all that money.
Lazy vs Crazy
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Why is Colorado the only state labeled on that map?
The qualifications vary by state but are very rigorous from what I remember - honestly I think it's too much. You need independent verification from multiple doctors that you have an illness that is incurably fatal. You need to undergo numerous psychological evaluations that you're of sound mind and not suffering from depression.
I think there's even a time limit - like, less than six months to live. It's very narrow.
righthandmouse
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yea jump off the golden gate and have a bunch of traumatized kids for the remainder of your vacation. "he was flying!"
Should be legal everywhere and for any reason you like. Your life is the one damn thing you come into the world with, which always belongs to you, and fuck what anyone else thinks about that.
Completely fine with doctors who can't face this not being expected to be part of it, special clinics would be the obvious solution.
Completely fine with doctors who can't face this not being expected to be part of it, special clinics would be the obvious solution.
So that you don't confuse it with another state
bunbun777
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No I believe in the right to choose just not that all doctors should be expected to perform the deed if they are against it.
Davey Cakes
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I voted for it in MA back in 2012.
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