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This is the bit I want to explore though. Why do we feel like that?
Do you mean why do we feel like we need to take our own lives or something else?
I am not saying they can't, and I am not morally opposed to it (the courage to take your own life is enormous, don't get me wrong) although I don't think it is the answer. I am also not saying they shouldn't be allowed either. Choice is choice. I'm asking should they take their own life?
Fair enough.
It is a very permanent solution. Pain and suffering can (although not always) pass in time for everything but chronic and terminal illness. When one gets to that point where it is an option, should we simply have a 'hands off' approach and allow them to do it? Or shouldn't we as a society attempt to alleviate their pain and suffering with what methods we have and support them through it?
It is always dependent on the situation. The fact is for some illnesses there is just nothing you can do except expect to endure pain and suffering. I don't think we should try to prevent those people doing what they want to do just to further a personal warm and fuzzy feeling that human life is special.