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[-] SplashJackson@lemmy.ca 56 points 5 months ago

Imagine thinking your life belongs to you, and then having to get permission to end it without suffering

[-] megane_kun@lemm.ee 34 points 5 months ago

There are other options other than this one that requires permission. The article mentions her reasons to choose this method.

From the article:

She had thought about taking her own life but the violent death by suicide of a schoolfriend and its impact on the girl’s family deterred her.

Whether we agree with her or not, it's her decision.

[-] kofe@lemmy.world 21 points 5 months ago

You're asking someone else to take your life and expect them to do so no questions asked...?

[-] Doxin@pawb.social 14 points 5 months ago

There are in fact many questions asked, and any doctor can refuse for any reason.

[-] Huff_Chuggems@lemmy.world 7 points 5 months ago

Yes, hence kofe's skeptical and maybe sarcastic question

[-] kofe@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago

I was genuinely asking, more so of the person that's skeptical of having to get permission. I'm glad it seems to be an ethical requirement

[-] FriendBesto@lemmy.ml 6 points 5 months ago

Jumping off bridges is free, no?

Clearly, this is about a more complex social issue/concern.

[-] Obi@sopuli.xyz 2 points 5 months ago

I think it's technically illegal in most countries (suicide I mean, not specifically the bridge variety).

[-] veganpizza69@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

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