Assisted dying: why Britain should back a change

[@johnwilliams7653]

Assisted dying? No. Never trust any politician: never. I am old. I do not want to be pushed off a cliff for fiscal convenience.

[@ET-jv1wm]

It's hard to understand how a government can be against assisted suicide for "moral reasons" but cut pensioner's winter fuel subsidies at the same time?????

[@paddy654]

Misleading title , the topic is only briefly mentioned 😢

[@FewFew77]

The journalists at The Economist should be the first to volunteer to exercise this new right.

[@tenniskinsella7768]

No they shouldn't because it eillbe abused like in other countries

[@markrichards636]

No thanks

[@DW-oe2yj]

Change the government then talk about proper change

[@antispindr8613]

So would you want the return of Liz, the right wing nut, sinking the country?

[@john73353]

Should definitely vote for assisted dying, only people that have not witnessed loved ones suffer would vote against assisted dying ive had 10 loved ones suffer its inhumane, humiliating, degrading. The choice is between that person their doctor & the court no one should have the right to deny you the right to pass on with your dignity intact.

[@johnwilliams7653]

Doctors? Salesmen for big Pharma. Lawyers? Trained licensed liars who claim anything for the right fee. Politicians? Worse than most of either. You trust these? If so they highlight your misunderstanding. Unfortunately I have watched cruel prolonged suffering, but palliative care should not include being put to death for the convenience of others, be that comfort mental or fiscal or both. Ask who stands to gain most from promoting early death - for that is what assisted dying is? Answer: the Treasury. Oh, also doctors, lawyers & politicians.

[@Clare-bds]

Correct

[@Demun1649]

"Britain should back a change". Especially with regard to the monarchy and the landed lords and ladies. Either another 30th January 1649, but extend those included, or better still, another 14th July 1789.

[@Shaftalooooo]

Assisted dying has nothing to with changes, this bill has been on the table since 2016.

[@swebb302]

Irrelevant