Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

Should Canada Be Allowed to Kill Homeless People If They Are Sad?

Feb 3, 2025
The podcast dives into the heated debate surrounding assisted death in Canada, spotlighting the stark contrast between perceptions of euthanizing pets versus humans. Controversial case studies, like that of a veteran offered assistance in dying, stir deep ethical questions. The conversation also tackles demographic shifts affecting elderly care, while examining the societal implications of medical assistance in dying. Engaging discussions challenge listeners to consider the intersection of technology, personal agency, and the fundamental value of life.
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ANECDOTE

Veteran Offered MAID

  • Christine Gauthier, a Paralympian veteran, was offered MAID by Veterans Affairs.
  • This occurred after a five-year struggle to get a wheelchair ramp installed in her home.
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Elderly Care Crisis

  • Governments may struggle to care for the elderly as demographics shift.
  • This could lead to difficult choices like Logan's Run or Soylent Green scenarios.
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Biblical Views on Suicide

  • The Bible doesn't explicitly condemn suicide, contrary to common belief.
  • Several biblical figures died by suicide without explicit condemnation.
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