I would argue that adult persons over the age of 45 (approx) have earned the right to end their life if they so choose. In a free country, which we claim to be, we should not be forced by anyone to live against our wishes. In fact it will benefit society in many ways to allow this, if there is no religious (i.e. nonsense) to fill our society with fear about it. And we admit that a life lived, after children are raised, is less fullfilling and should not be forced upon us. In nature, our primary purpose has been served, and if we are too selfish to live for others, that is okay. Who want a resentful martyr as a family member?
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We are only free in the way that we can choose to break rules if we want. We are not free to do as we wish and prosper or harm without risk of consequence.
The U.S. is not free, not anymore… but free will is something no law can erase, and will exist despite punishment.
IMO, if you’re old enough to drive, you’re old enough to drink. If you’re old enough to join the military and be federally commissioned to murder other human beings, then you are old enough to decide to die, instead. There is no reason to believe procreation is necessary. Human life, the perpetuation of the species, is unnecessary. We’re only here because reproduction usually feels good. We’re only here because people want to feel good while they’re alive to feel or do or be anything.