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bcb1200 t1_je6okmw wrote

I thought this investigative piece by The Free Press from last October about Canada was really interesting. Granted this is more about “the right to die” vs “death with dignity”. But you can see where it can go.

“Scheduled to Die: The Rise of Canada’s Assisted Suicide Program” by Rupa Subramanya

https://www.thefp.com/p/scheduled-to-die-the-rise-of-canadas

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[deleted] t1_je739fj wrote

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Avocadoexpresss OP t1_je774qg wrote

There are already states that have adopted death with dignity, that is a terminally I’ll person with six months or less to live. A person suffering, and dying shouldn’t have to suffer.

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Avocadoexpresss OP t1_je795i9 wrote

The state of Oregon has allowed this help for 20 years, providing a safe and comfortable end to what would be prolonged suffering.

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legalpretzel t1_je76cur wrote

Because adults in pain would be able to resolve their suffering? There are some serious issues in the family in that story. That the mom immediately started nonsense on FB when she found out instead of talking to her son raises all sorts of red flags.

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