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by htag 1278 days ago
> the evidence clearly indicates that the MAiD system is resulting in the deaths of the socially marginalised

The enter point of the MAiD system is to result in deaths. I think the intent matters a lot. I don't think it's a cause for alarm if we find some subpopulations that use a medical service more than others. I do think it's alarming if people are scheming to kill poor people.

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What practical utility does that perspective have? The precise intention of the creators of a scheme does not have any distinct impact on anyone else, and is incredibly difficult to verify.
The utility is to identify criminal activity