Shouldn't the right to die be a human right?

[ErGingerbreadMandude]

If the patient is going to be a burden on their family or the state could they be encouraged to take that step?

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In my opinion, nobody would be encouraged to kill themselves. If a person is important to us we should do everything in our power to convince them otherwise but if they still stand by their decision then we should ultimately respect that decision.

Whether by family or trained personnel?
Would you expand the service to be available for overcrowded prisons or homeless shelters?

Well, everyone really, nobody should have to be forced to go through hurtful moments - if they think they would rather not - then they should have every right to follow through with it.