What are your thoughts on euthanasia (medically assisted death)?

@Dainbramadge or hopelessly poor?

@Roundandroundwego Right!!!.
I was worried that I was in a mood that wasn't exactly on spot but I see you get what I am saying. :-)
But the logic is solid I think. Suicide is suicide no matter the situation.

@Dainbramadge Technically, terminal depression that isn't helped by current day treatments is grounds for euthanasia in some countries.

It is worth noting that, not all countries offering euthanasia, specify that you have to have terminal illness as a qualifying metric... some are just more scared than others about what the overall take up might be like.

@Dainbramadge
The thing is, you cannot prove to a Physician that you are terminally depressed. Proving the illness through tangible means is what qualifies one for medically assisted euthanasia.

@swirlie It has nothing to do with "Proof" of anything as much as intent.
How can one argue the right situation for suicide?
We are all dying and all will suffer in different degrees.
I'm not arguing for or against, just posing the question of when it's ok and who is qualified to say which is right.

@Dainbramadge
A medically assisted death is only legal (where permitted in the USA) if a certain criteria is met from the one seeking to be euthanized. That criteria is based on hard evidence, not emotional expression. That is why 'depression' regardless of how severe, doesn't qualify because depression cannot be conclusively proven to actually exist.