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Originally Posted by Ark2
You seem to be making the incorrect assumption that suicidal ideation is only a symptom of depression. The reality is, there are a number of psychiatric conditions that can lead to thoughts of suicide, and, with all respect, I don't think you are an authority to say that his suggestions are unfounded. That being said, I think that with proper regulations and restrictions, medically assisted suicide is something that I could support, but I would need to see it fleshed out more than just the broad statement that the Liberals have provided thus far.
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What I'm saying, as you've reiterated, is that suicide isn't decided upon in a logic driven manner. Regardless of the mental condition that causes the act, I think it's a strong argument to suggest that teen suicide rates are largely independent of logical comparisons.
Netherlands, for instance, legalized euthanasia in 2002, and has seen no measurable increase in suicide rates. This doesn't speak to teens in particular, but it's fair to note that it hasn't had any real effect on the rate.