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Should people suffering from mental illness be eligible for medically assisted death? Canada plans to legalize that in 2027 – a philosopher explains the core questions (theconversation.com)

submitted 8 months ago by alyaza to c/humanities

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[–] eveninghere 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Hmm... well, hard to swallow, but one can commit suicide anytime, anyway. Why, then, should the government take away an option with less pain?

It also offers an opportunity for the patient to discuss their death with an expert. This helps the patient make an informed decision on death and life.

Literally a hard-to-swallow pill.