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Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Euthanasia, the practice of ending a life prematurely in order to end pain and suffering, is currently considered a criminal offense.

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Yes
19%
No
68%
Yes
14%
No
8%
Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice
5%
No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support
6%
Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

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 @9F7KG6Qfrom Georgia  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but only for mental retardation and also for individuals after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice.

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