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I'll always remember my Great Uncle, who begged my Grandfather every time he saw him, to bring him a pistol so he could end it and escape the torture that was h
by Arrath 3y ago
I'll always remember my Great Uncle, who begged my Grandfather every time he saw him, to bring him a pistol so he could end it and escape the torture that was his chemo treatments.
There is absolutely a point past which all quality of life is destroyed and it isn't worth continuing care.
- bluefirebrand 3y agoIt's really unfortunate that we're socially very willing to let people suffer if that's the status quo, but helping someone end their suffering is considered horrible and is in many cases criminal. Just look at the recent online discussions around the MAID program in Canada. It's meant to be a compassionate end of life for people who have lost all hope, and people are twisting it to mean that Canada is just going to start euthanizing people instead of providing healthcare.
- DoreenMichele 3y agoYeah. Homelessness: "Personal issue." "Not our problem." "It's you're fault for being junkies and crazies and has nothing to do with the general lack of affordable housing." Incurable torturous medical stuff and want it over with: "No mercy for you. Heroic measures every step of the way until the bitter end." It's sadistic.