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		briansm on Dec 12, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Assisted dying now accounts for one in 20 Canada d... 'pain-free' and 'organized' perhaps, but don't fool yourself, it's never 'dignified'. Makes me think of this: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0606035/quotes/?ref_=tt_dyk_qu

fatbird on Dec 12, 2024 | [–]

I've rarely seen a less convincing argument than a quote from a TV show.

"Dignity" means different things to different people--such as "on my own terms". Your pithy dismissal doesn't capture any of that.

wiseowise on Dec 12, 2024 | [–]

Makes you think of narcissistic, cynic addict with problematic personal life?

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