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[–] SplashJackson@lemmy.ca 57 points 6 months ago (4 children)

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

[–] megane_kun@lemm.ee 32 points 6 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 20 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] Doxin@pawb.social 15 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] Huff_Chuggems@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Yes, hence kofe's skeptical and maybe sarcastic question

[–] kofe@lemmy.world 4 points 6 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 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Jumping off bridges is free, no?

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

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 2 points 6 months ago

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

[–] veganpizza69@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago