About 39 years ago God formed me in my Mother’s womb. Far be it from me to question God’s wisdom, but often I regret having to live in this wicked age, and I shudder to think of what we’re leaving for my children.
No one would have thought about something like this 20 years ago. And if anyone did, they would have thought there would be universal outrage, mourning, and reflection. Well it happened, and no one cares. What’s the worst thing you could imagine a state doing to a person (other than ripping babies apart in the womb)? That’s what they’ll be doing in 20 years or fewer.
Part of the problem is that medicine has advanced. What used to kill people quickly now can be managed enough to keep the body alive for a long period of time that benefits no one, least of all the ill person.
You are a liar. You have left nothing, for your children. The legacy, has nothing to do with anyone- except you. No one has robbed you.
“No one would have thought about something like this 20 years ago. “
I do not believe you are correct in this assumption. What has changed is that in this case (versus what would be likely 20 years ago), it was not hidden from view, and hence not hidden from the judgement of those who presume to understand the suffering of someone who would choose suicide.
You cannot say what you would or would not do to avoid certain further suffering after experiencing great suffering. None of us can know that.