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(91 posts) Tue Feb 17, 2026, 10:57 PM Tuesday

I'm not sure how I feel. What do you think? Assisted Suicide. [View all]

As the title alludes to, I’m not sure how I feel about assisted suicide. I’ve read several different perspectives. Illinois just signed in their bill into law.

What do you think? Pro? Con? Undecided ?

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Dr Kavorkian won me over about it IbogaProject Tuesday #1

I am currently a caretaker JoseBalow Tuesday #6

Sending warm wishes to you and your loved one Grim Chieftain Tuesday #9

Thank you JoseBalow Tuesday #15

CEOs of many companies are extremely well compensated True Dough Wednesday #28

Thank you, amigo JoseBalow Wednesday #44

All in Easterncedar Tuesday #2

Which would probably be the number one reason as things stand. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #31

I think if anyone has the right to decide if you die Eko Tuesday #3

Agreed. zanana1 Thursday #57

I'm for it as long as JBTaurus83 Tuesday #4

I am not sure how this would be any different than the current procedures that they have to do the same. OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #32

I am definitely pro on this. Always have been. CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #5

"I'm not sure how I feel about assisted suicide." J_William_Ryan Tuesday #7

Yep. OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #33

All in. No one would argue for letting an animal Phoenix61 Tuesday #8

Good point Grim Chieftain Tuesday #11

I very recently had to do the same JoseBalow Tuesday #19

Hugs to you friend Grim Chieftain Tuesday #21

Thank you JoseBalow Wednesday #23

I was thinking the same while reading thru this... Cloudhopper Wednesday #24

Just a thought. For our family, I came up with the terminology "liberating the spirit." 3catwoman3 Wednesday #29

Thank you so much for Cloudhopper Thursday #58

I am so sorry Grim Chieftain Wednesday #40

Thank you for your kind words. Cloudhopper Thursday #59

Like with every other topic of the sort: it depends. RockRaven Tuesday #10

Pro Faux pas Tuesday #12

Fully support this. Anyone who has watched a loved one suffer, or been there themselves Marie Marie Tuesday #13

Completely support it. jmbar2 Tuesday #14

Participated in this Ferryboat Tuesday #16

In Canada you have to have a terminal illness and be lucid. applegrove Tuesday #17

A friend in Canada, wonderful woman who had a full life in service to others. Attilatheblond Tuesday #18

FOR Skittles Tuesday #20

Death with Dignity is a great organization and getting the message thru to legislators. I prefer it to "assisted suicide Deuxcents Wednesday #22

The alternative for many who would choose mnhtnbb Wednesday #25

my last words to a neighbor, just a few weeks ago rampartd Wednesday #26

A much better term is MAID -- Medical Assistance In Dying. 3catwoman3 Wednesday #27

absolutely PRO markie Wednesday #30

It is the ultimate freedom in self determination genxlib Wednesday #34

As of February 18, 2026, Pennsylvania House Bill 1109 (the "Compassionate Aid in Dying Act") is currently referred.... Goonch Wednesday #35

ALL in. Ferrets are Cool Wednesday #36

I'm all for it. I like the Illinois law. sinkingfeeling Wednesday #37

As a registered nurse markodochartaigh Wednesday #38

I've been a supporter all my life mike_c Wednesday #39

me too, mike_c some_of_us_are_sane Wednesday #41

Seems like only churches are against it. multigraincracker Wednesday #42

See this article that Diana Rigg's daughter, Rachael Stirling, wrote about Rigg's final days: highplainsdem Wednesday #43

I support assisted suicide but I share concerns of those with disabilities. quaint Wednesday #45

Basically? None of my business. malthaussen Wednesday #46

i suspect it will actually prolong life for some, like hospice care does. mopinko Wednesday #47

100% behind it justaprogressive Wednesday #48

It depends what's on the other side. Intractable Wednesday #49

I am a retired nurse. I saw some patients suffer terribly before the end came. I also saw quadriplegics who lived Dorothy V Wednesday #50

We are more humane to our pets than our people sometimes OC375 Wednesday #51

Totally pro TexasBushwhacker Wednesday #52

Guard rails are needed to protect the vulnerable, but I support self-determination. JustKay Wednesday #53

Colorado has been an assisted suicide state since 2024. Laffy Kat Wednesday #54

100% Pro. (n/t) Iggo Wednesday #55

When someone in pain with no prospect of anything Figarosmom Thursday #56