[refurb]

No it’s not solely based off that. It’s also based off our knowledge of people who feel suicidal who later go on to lead happy and productive lives.

Assisting every person who feels suicidal is likely to assist in the death of plenty of people who would later have happy lives.

[oleander73]

If the people that remain behind are at peace with the decision it doesn't really matter 'what might have been'.

Also, taking away the 'easy' option means that a large number of people will do it in a way that is more gruesome and much harder for the people left behind.

[dTal]

>If the people that remain behind are at peace with the decision it doesn't really matter 'what might have been'.

The problem I have with this is that it also justifies murder. As long as the rest of us are cool with it who cares what the murder-ee thinks?

[Brian_K_White]

So what? This is unfortunate but in no way implies that a valid response is "might as well just help them instead". That's not better.

Hearing someone even present this sort if argument makes me wish I could turn their lack of empathy back on themselves. How about we have psyche tests and anyone who would so lightly let other people die, are killed themselves?

Somehow I bet you would say that's immoral and outrageous.

[oleander73]

The psyche test would be great. That way anyone who wants to die only has to take the test.