I think happiness for many is less about an attitude and more about wiring and chemicals in their brain. I know some people can be positive in the harshest of circumstances, but others can be unhappy when it seems like they should have the world by the tail.
These pods aren't for shoving our old people in. They would be for old people to opt to go in if they wanted and I don't think it's up to others to tell them to turn that frown upside down and then carry on their merry way.
They're just an option to end suffering. That's a good thing and will be a source of relief to so many. It's not for us to judge if people want to take their leave. It's okay if we can't relate to that sort of exit strategy, but if you look at all the suicides out there, they're going to happen no matter what.
Suicide is like abortion. Make it illegal and people will do it, anyway, but in a more unsafe way whilst shrouded in shame.
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