People have long been entitled, since the 19 seventies, has been clear to refuse medical treatment. The death with dignity argument was about whether that also should include not just the right to reject a physical intrusion but to take upon yourself something that will help you die more peacefully. And that's where the debate about liberty really went. But if i may all these things go back to the earlier point about power. R i think we accommodate them, so long as it is an autonomous, rational, competent adult who's making the decision for him or herself.

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