Would Ocasio-Cortez side with us?

[Weebster]

She seems progressive. Someone should write to her or call her office if you live in her district.

 

[Suicidebydeath]

That would be political suicide in the U.S.

 

[Lost Magic]

There aren't many people progressive when it comes to suicide. It is probably one of the most feared and taboo topics in the world (sadly).

 

[Fadeawaaaay]

Not a big constituency or donor base

 

[KuriGohan&Kamehameha]

I doubt it. I think the only form of assisted dying most mainstream politicians would be open to is for imminent terminal illness (less than a few months left to live). Which is still considered a taboo to many politicians, as the majority many countries still do not have this provision.

 

[Dontwantcantwant96]

I doubt it. I think the only form of assisted dying most mainstream politicians would be open to is for imminent terminal illness (less than a few months left to live). Which is still considered a taboo to many politicians, as the majority many countries still do not have this provision.

To be fair though imminent death euthanasia being made legal would be a start big changes don't happen in one step. Look at gay marriage as an example, first step was legalising even being gay, which happened way before marriage was legal (obviously two very different, gay marriage compared to being able to ctb, things but you get what I mean). I know that the small steps to legalised suicide isn't helpful for most of us but with the things that start as a taboo that's the way it is annoyingly