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I think the fundamental issue comes down to whether the cause of the desire is fixable. If there's a fixable problem, fix it. If there isn't I think they shou
by LorenPechtel 5y ago
I think the fundamental issue comes down to whether the cause of the desire is fixable. If there's a fixable problem, fix it. If there isn't I think they should be allowed to (and even provided painless means to do so--say, a mask connected to a nitrogen tank.) Whether we agree with the reason or not I don't think enters into the picture.
- s1artibartfast 5y agoAnd what if the person doesn't want to fix it? Do you force them?
- haswell 5y agoThis is the first question that comes to my mind. I’m on a long depression journey and when I was at my worst, I had absolutely no desire to fix things. I just wanted to stop hurting, or do things that helped me not feel the pain. Looking back on that version of me, I wouldn’t really trust myself to make decisions about life and death. But on the flip side, I know not all circumstances are equal, and so all I can conclude is that this is incredibly complicated and I don’t have the answer.