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Why should it be? Theres a strict process in place to request it, it requires phycological evaluation, you can't request it in an unsound state of mind (too far
by seized 4y ago
Why should it be? Theres a strict process in place to request it, it requires phycological evaluation, you can't request it in an unsound state of mind (too far gone into dementia for example).
If someone has a terminal disease then what's the concern? Your religion?
(Canadian who supports this being available).
- rob_c 4y agoplease don't assume religious biggotry here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32453364#32455056 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32453364#32455056 This is a major jump with a flippant response, this is not an individul case, but a social change which should be closely monitored not just 'well it works for europeans'...
- moaf 4y agoI support medically assisted death, but there are legitimate issues that should be discussed and it really doesn't get much attention in Canada. For example, beginning in 2023, those suffering from mental illness alone will be eligible for medically assisted death. I think this raises serious issues of equity in Canada for the physically and mentally disabled. Making no meaningful changes to the health care system to better support these people, but instead offering medically assisted death, does not seem very compassionate at all.