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In reply to the discussion: Why isn't assisted suicide legal for the elderly... [View all]multigraincracker
(32,641 posts)6. I'll keep searching...
There is always a loop hole.
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I've always understood it to be a god thing. God doesn't like what is considered
RKP5637
Aug 2021
#3
It also potentially ripe for abuse when you're talking about people w/ diminished mental capacity.
meadowlander
Aug 2021
#32
I am sure there are treatments to keep me alive for a couple of years...
Under The Radar
Aug 2021
#27
I've worked with Hospice patients and they get plenty of medical treatment.
Crunchy Frog
Aug 2021
#28
I don't doubt it, and im glad they do given it's best to kick the door shut rather than needlessly
onetexan
Aug 2021
#48
Thats why it's important to discuss these things well in advance with your family
onetexan
Aug 2021
#49
I believe that two states have legalized this for anyone with a terminal illness.
CaliforniaPeggy
Aug 2021
#8
Requirements are onerous and time consuming. It has been my experience with three terminally ill
hlthe2b
Aug 2021
#29
True. I hope you die peacefully in your sleep at a very acceptable age that you decide.
jimfields33
Aug 2021
#52
My sils mother lived with her for a little while then told her she was tired
blueinredohio
Aug 2021
#51