Nascent future potential versus the present actual. Some find that relevant, and some don't. Still, I have more of a conscience issue with even legalized first trimester abortions, than I do with legalizing how one manages one's final exit (although that one in practice would have some downside risk as well). But then, when I consider it time to depart this mortal coil, the legalities will be of absolutely no interest to me. And so it goes.
Me either. When it's time I'll go. I almost died once, it didn't scare me. Maybe it's the faith, I don't know. But I do know that the God I have faith in does not embrace suffering for sufferings sake. I would prefer to keep the government out of end of life decisions for various reasons but I understand that Doctors need protection from the lawyers. :-} I'm open to any ideas on how we might wed those thoughts.
Suicide is a decision anyone is free to make and has always been free to make. I discourage people from doing so of course but they are still free to do it. Forcing society to bless that choice however is objectionable and selfish. My opinion anyway.