It is a crime for the state to force someone to witness another person’s death — it is the worst form of coercion. Even if the person desires a painless death, they should do it alone. No one should assist in this, let alone be coerced into killing someone.

Suicide is one of the worst solutions a person could choose. I understand that it’s an individual decision and it should not receive approval or coercion from anyone. Unfortunately, assisted suicides happen every day without being called that — many people have the machines that keep them alive turned off, or are left to die by doctors who withdraw care. None of that is the same as what’s being discussed, but I still thought it was worth mentioning.