Comments by "Ellie" (@ellie698) on "Canada Goes Full Black Mirror" video.
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I want M.A.I.D. to be available in the UK
As a sufferer of a horrible, incurable and degenerative disease that is not fatal, I stand to lose the entire quality of my life, zero control over any part of my body, without the ability to kill myself, plus I wouldn't want to do it in a way that is risky to myself ( by this I mean that may not kill me and that may be painful and distressing) or messy and distressing for those who find me.
I have no intention of getting pressured into it, but I without it I may live for 20 or 30 years unable to hear, see, eat unaided, speak or even breathe unaided. What sort of life is that, what sort of quality is that?
We use our compassion to ease the suffering of animals. People should have the choice too.
It shouldn't be open to children, they do not have the perspective to make any life-changing decisions.
They should be given counseling and extensive help. Just as adults who are healthy.
All people who apply for M.A.I.D. should have rigorous therapy to help them work through any issues they may have.
About ten thousand people a year use MAID.
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