• bridgeburner@lemmy.world
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    7 days ago

    Bit off-topic, but I find it fascinating that in most societies there is a right to live, but no right to die. Like I can’t just walk into a pharmacy and buy something that kills me. I mean, sure, you could OD on stuff, but u can’t buy something that is specifically made to kill u (as painless as possible).

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      7 days ago

      in most societies there is a right to live

      Is there? Seems like a pay-to-win system.

      Like I can’t just walk into a pharmacy and buy something that kills me.

      You absolutely can, it just won’t be a fun way to go.

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      4 days ago

      I mean, you need to give more context. Some people flip their fashion style overnight, what’s to stop them from impulse buying the death pill after a breakup ?

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      7 days ago

      Given that those who want to end their lives are usually in a mentally unsound frame of mind, that may be for the best. I agree that there should be exceptions for those that suffer from chronic and lifelong conditions with no hope of improvement, however.

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      6 days ago

      Well, if a person decides to live today, it can always re-evaluate tomorrow.

      If a person decides to die today, it a one way ticket. No reimbursement