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Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Euthanasia, the practice of ending a life prematurely in order to end pain and suffering, is currently considered a criminal offense.

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Response rates from 193k New Zealand voters.

82%
Yes
18%
No
74%
Yes
14%
No
5%
Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice
3%
No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support
3%
Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

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Unique answers from New Zealand voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @BD5FQLWanswered…1mo1MO

Yes. I hate this though. Imagine being unwell... and your Dr or nurse bringing this up. I'd want them... well, not any where near me. Ever.

 @BCBDZC5answered…2mos2MO

Yes... but I hate this. Imagine being in this situation and having a nurse keep "reminding you" you have this option?! People who believe they're "caring"... encouraging your death. Icky.

 @B96DVGPanswered…5mos5MO

I voted for the end of life bill. I acknowledged the slippery slope argument, but thought we had enough checks and balances for it not to be an issue. Now, with Seymour's railing against the disabled I am not so sure. It could set a dangerous precedent.

 @B8Q2VBZanswered…6mos6MO

Yes, but only if there is no chance they would survive the illness in question and they take a psychological examination to prove they are completely aware of their choice.

 @9QRBWWNfrom Indiana  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but need to have a psychological evaluation, need to be terminally ill and/or an incredible amount of pain

 @9PGT4F2answered…2yrs2Y

You have the choice your body if you want to end your life for any reasons your choice no government or people can or should be able to prevent your choice

 @9P7VS9Tanswered…2yrs2Y

I think they should be getting proper help because with proper help they wouldnt feel like this was their only way out, and if without proper help they still feel the same way with a psychological evaluation they should be allowed.

 @9G47KJJanswered…3yrs3Y

Only if there is no chance they will survive their illness, after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice, should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

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