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Answer Overview

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

Historical Support

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Other Popular Answers

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

 @9P7VS9Tanswered…6mos6MO

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…1yr1Y

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

 @9DMHH65answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but measure should be in place to make sure that it is their own decision and they have not been persuaded to do so

 @9DMFB3Ranswered…1yr1Y

Yes but there should be no pressure on anyone to provide this service. Consider zoom/mail management for rural or disadvantaged communities a là the Cannabis Clinic.

 @9DKDH27answered…1yr1Y

 @9DHY6M8answered…1yr1Y

Yes if clearly they are at the end, and there is no chance of survival and the person is in a lot of pain. They understand what they are doing.

 @9D7C97Sanswered…1yr1Y

Yes and those with degenerate conditions such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Dementia ect

 @9SR8STBanswered…4mos4MO

Its their choice. But probably ask them how important their life is and motivation to keep on going.