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The abortion aside was not directed at you, per se, more drawing the obvious parallel between the tactics (at least in the U.S.) used in that argument and this.

The abortion aside was not directed at you, per se, more drawing the obvious parallel between the tactics (at least in the U.S.) used in that argument and this. Conflating all the perceived complications and ills caused by a freedom, and drawing the 'logical conclusion' that the freedom should be removed is something done in that argument as well. The recent back-sliding of abortion rights in the U.S. are a fresh reminder of how these tactics can preclude/drive political action, so it's worth recognizing that the tactics are similar. > euthanasia is a two-fold problem Widening it to two issues is still an over-simplification, and you're still starting with the assumption that euthanasia is 'a/the problem'. How is anyone in Canada 'euthanizing the poor'? If people are being forced into choosing to die, that's wrong by itself and systems around the process should be adjusted to ensure that isn't happening, and people doing wrong should be punished. Placing blame on the freedom to choose to live is disingenuous.

ad404b8a372f2b9 4y ago
I'm not widening it, I'm reframing it within the two-pronged perspective you've yourself provided: The "right to die" and economic inequality. And I'm showing you it doesn't fit within that perspective if only because of cultural considerations. I don't believe any problem of this sort has a countable number of facets. As for it being a "problem", it's semantics and entirely unimportant, call it an issue if you prefer. I believe the article goes into details about how Canada is euthanizing the poor. You are talking about this from an extremely individualist perspective, individual people forcing other people to die is not the issue we're discussing, we are talking about systemic influences. Again, euthanasia laws are not about the "freedom to choose to die", it is about defining the boundary between a suicide we seek to prevent and one we seek to assist. Unless you believe all people who wish to die should be assisted.

ad404b8a372f2b9 4y ago

I'm not widening it, I'm reframing it within the two-pronged perspective you've yourself provided: The "right to die" and economic inequality. And I'm showing you it doesn't fit within that perspective if only because of cultural considerations. I don't believe any problem of this sort has a countable number of facets. As for it being a "problem", it's semantics and entirely unimportant, call it an issue if you prefer. I believe the article goes into details about how Canada is euthanizing the poor. You are talking about this from an extremely individualist perspective, individual people forcing other people to die is not the issue we're discussing, we are talking about systemic influences. Again, euthanasia laws are not about the "freedom to choose to die", it is about defining the boundary between a suicide we seek to prevent and one we seek to assist. Unless you believe all people who wish to die should be assisted.