• Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 year ago

    Because people under the influence of drugs don't always make choices that they won't regret when they're sober. I have personally witnessed people that wanted to die while fucked up on legally obtained prescription drugs used as directed because the side effects are just that bad. They don't feel that way once they're off that shit.

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      1 year ago

      No one has suggested you would just execute a person on sight while they are under the influence.

      In these situations there are interviews, evaluations and waiting periods to ensure the person is 'of sound mind' before proceeding.

      So with that cleared up, I'll repeat my question.

      Why should you get to be the arbiter of if someone else is allowed to die?

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        1 year ago

        That's the thing though. How could individuals struggling with addiction maintain clear and rational thinking?