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Very strange we have to starve people to death (while sedated) so they can have their ultimate release. We'd never do something like that to a beloved pet. I don't get it.


(We detached this subthread from https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25478503)


We do allow it in certain states/countries. But when it comes to dementia, it's a difficult question. A person's mind is shattered by the disease. 2 years before death, they might say "I want to die when I can't remember my childrens' names". Then 6 months later, they turn into a completely different person, forgetting everyone and refusing to see a doctor, let alone give the necessary consent to allow someone to administer the final drug.


We don't trust ourselves. It's long way to go




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