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[–] SplashJackson@lemmy.ca 56 points 4 months ago (8 children)

Imagine thinking your life belongs to you, and then having to get permission to end it without suffering

[–] kofe@lemmy.world 21 points 4 months ago (3 children)

You're asking someone else to take your life and expect them to do so no questions asked...?

[–] Doxin@pawb.social 15 points 4 months ago (2 children)

There are in fact many questions asked, and any doctor can refuse for any reason.

[–] Huff_Chuggems@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yes, hence kofe's skeptical and maybe sarcastic question

[–] kofe@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

I was genuinely asking, more so of the person that's skeptical of having to get permission. I'm glad it seems to be an ethical requirement

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