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> I am not too fond of the idea of using society’s resources to keep people of very advanced age living longer and longer with poor quality of life. Completely
by galfarragem 5y ago
> I am not too fond of the idea of using society’s resources to keep people of very advanced age living longer and longer with poor quality of life.
Completely agree with you. The "Trillion dollar question" is what to do and how to do it, once a "solution" is not enough, "democracies" have to find ways to enforce it.
Edit: Euthanasia is a solution that is starting to be sold by some politicians. I wonder if people really understand what's behind it.
- lotsofpulp 5y agoAssisted suicide. My grandpa lost his last kidney at 95 and was then picked up and dropped off for dialysis 3 times a week in the early 2000s. For a few years this went on, must have been tens of thousands of dollars or even $100k+ of labor and medical services, in those days. Paid for by future taxpayers. He should have been given an option to go peacefully.
- SyzygistSix 5y agoYeah, I'm taking that option regardless. I have friends who feel the same way. We'll do what needs to be done when the time comes. I've been a firm believer in better living through chemistry. Good ol chemistry will come in handy once again when it's time to die.