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Re:Several people detained in Switzerland over death in a 's... by acover on Tuesday September 24, 2024 @11:10AM (#41637372)
Why is assisting someone mentally ill wrong?
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Re:Several people detained in Switzerland over death in a 's... by renewiltord on Tuesday September 24, 2024 @11:14AM (#41637416)
For the obvious reason that they may not be of sound mind to make the choice you’re “assisting” them with.
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Re:Several people detained in Switzerland over death in a 's... by acover on Tuesday September 24, 2024 @11:44AM (#41637787)
Canada is planning on giving the mentally ill access to maid in 2027.

Most mentally ill people are still perfectly capable of making decisions and you need the approval of 2 doctors.

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Re:Several people detained in Switzerland over death in a 's... by mensetmanusman on Wednesday September 25, 2024 @06:49AM (#41645901)
Most mental illness is also temporary.
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