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Originally Posted by RizzyKing
So we leave it in the hands of doctors none of which would ever allow euthanasia for tiredness or being blind and to be honest if systems abroad have allowed people that were tired to use euthanasia then clearly their system is lousy and not fit for purpose. Just because it hasn't worked well in other countries shouldn't mean we don't try and find an acceptable solution for those in appalling positions who continue to suffer with no chance of a decent quality of life. No system will ever be 100% free of abuse but that's not a good enough reason to not even try and strict criminal penalties for those who do abuse the system will make that type of person think twice.
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Unfortunately In those other countries it is doctors hiding behind legislation who have allowed this to happen and iirc doctors were heavily involved in it's writing plus in one case (probably more) where it was a struck of doctor doing the paperwork and handing over the drugs. It's okay saying just because Johnny foreigner can't make it work it shouldn't stop us having a go but we've already seen living wills manipulated here to ends where I doubt anyone is happy