“What Is Moral But Illegal?”: 30 People Are Sharing Some Of The Dumbest Laws Around The World

I completely agree. We will euthanise a sick animal to end its suffering, but let a person lose everything that makes them who they are. If not for religion, I bet we'd have euthanasia now.

I don't fear death, but I do fear prolonged suffering, so I've done my research. If I get a terminal diagnosis, I will end my life before I become too ill to do it. I'd much rather that, than die slowly, in agony.

Why should this be a hard one for many people? If they want to suffer on until the bitter end, then do just that. But don’t push your views onto me. Each individual should have the right to choose for themselves.

I’ve been a nurse for many years and have watched suffering and dying many times. To live at all costs isn’t the real goal for many people. Palliative care teams have been formed in some places in the US that help people clarify their goals and wishes. It saves so much suffering. I love to see them consulted for my patients that seem lost about what to do.

I fully agree and this is also something I'm extremely passionate about. It's legal in my state under very strict circumstances and therefore it's an absolute pain to get through the approval process. Maybe someday we'll get to a place where it's more accepted. I also strongly feel that it should be an option on POLST forms.

Agree with you totally.

I lost 2 members of my immediate family when they decided that they had had more than enough. One had palliative care only, but once the decision was made, it was a very short time until the end. The other chose a more violent and quicker route. They both had and have my respect and love. Happily, the law in my state is starting to loosen up, and not before time.

Would that apply to suicides? I think it does. People are usually against it because it can be "cured". Sometimes it can't and forcing a person to suffer till old age is cruel to me.

I wanted to say that DNR is a wonderful thing to include in your wishes and it is great we have that option as well as a few other options in end of life care. Sadly though, there are so many people that are suffering excruciating fates long before they ever get to a point where a DNR comes into effect.

Even in the Netherlands where this is like more common, it's really difficult to arrange in a normal way. You need to state that you want this when still able to make decisions. I would choose adnr.

I recommend the doc How to Die in Oregon.

Everyone, even if they are 20 years old, should have a living will with final wishes. Leaving it up to a loved one to decide is unfair and horribly difficult.

1000% agree!!!👏👏👏👏

As usual, Religion and God gets in the way.

I live in the Netherlands. It’s legal here.

Just read about it and you have to write it down yearly to guarantee that your wish is actually this.... Which is MAD, i think. If it wasn't your wish you could just destroy the paper. Why would you have to renew it every year? If i forget to renew it, i will maybe suffer from Reanimation or so. That is something i don't want. BUT if i forget to write down that my decision change and as a result i die ... So... Then i died and i think it no longer will be a Problem to me because i am gone... Just my opinion, maybe i get many downvotes but i think this way.

That sounds terrible!

Yep. A bunch of white haired men deciding what women should be allowed to do with their bodies. Back to coat hangers, America.

I've always been curious how many illegitimate abortions drumpf paid for in his life. I put the over/under at 9.5. Ironic he was the one who made it illegal.

It is allowed in civilized countries. In countries where lobbying and gerrymandering are considered bribery and cheating in elections.

Yes, and it is tragic. I believe an abortion underground is forming in many places. This was just a whisper I heard, but I don't know how to find it.

This is just the USA not civilised countries throughout the world.

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I believe it isn't her choice. If she made the choice to have that child, a living human being, she shoulndt murder the helpless baby which cannot protect itself

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The worst thing is that the anti-LBGT+ people are a quite small minority, but that small minority has the majority of political control in many places. We're no longer a democratic republic, but a budding theocratic fascism.

[trans] and in the other countries(like mine) where it's """""""""""legal""""""""""" it's only legal so people can get committed to a conversion therapy camp. it's true. you CAN out yourself(technically not illegal) but you'll be punised(tortured): for it.. :( :( :(

hopefully never! I like my identity.

Give it time. They're just getting started with their campaigns.

Don't kid yourself. We're heading there. Evangelicals will turn America into a Christian theocracy.

After the Rethuglicanazis overturn Roe v Wade, this is next on their evil agenda. Give 'em a centimeter, and they'll take an entire kilometer.

It is in many states, like Florida.

Legal or illegal in the USA is so vastly different than it is a capital offense in many countries.

It's closer to reality than most realize. Watch The Family on Netflix.

Oooh okay.. derp

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And they say Republicans run a fear campaign.

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But it is not…yet you libtards will continue to point at US rather than countries like India where LGBTQ people are truly suffering. Ever thought of protesting against other countries that actually has done a bad job protecting the rights of people?