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by matheusmoreira 1114 days ago
You think statistics override basic principles of human dignity. I'm merely exposing your argument for the absurdity it is.

> What if it being optional increases death statistics massively?

What else would you like to make mandatory to satisfy your death reduction statistics, I wonder? Vaccines?

Let's just go all the way: you're talking about eliminating human agency, autonomy and free will. You want to replace it with decisions made by committee with optimized outcomes and make them mandatory with force of law.

> Should we really be ideologically driven instead of relying on data and measurable effects?

Yes. Do you not have principles, values you won't compromise on?

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I'm definitely not ready to sacrifice my fellow humans on the altar of my own conviction. But hey, you do you!