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Originally Posted by Speedy Claire
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I believe everybody has the right to die with dignity and for that reason I support assisted suicide as long as the person is fully aware of what they are consenting to and is mentally able to make the decision and has the agreement of his/her family. No person should have to endure terminal suffering that is unremitting, unbearable, or prolonged. When the burdens of life outweigh the benefits because of uncontrollable pain, severe psychological suffering, loss of dignity, or loss of quality of life as judged by the patient, and when the circumstances are not remediable, the dying person should be able to ask for and receive help in assisted suicide.
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it's perfectly acceptable for people to have their pets put down in order to bring an end to their suffering. So why all the fuss when a human chooses the same route for themselves? I hope I never end up dehabilitated and suffering, but if I did I'd like to be able to go quickly and with dignity. For those left behind - I'd die one way or another, it would just be a bit sooner and probably in a less distressing way.