Should we let someone die who is unwilling (but otherwise capable) of doing what is needed to stay alive?

@freemo No vote because:

I think this is just a wrapper for the assisted suicide debate.
If someone wants to end their life, they should be able to (get help if needed for a humane process). Ofc with offers of life affirming help, checking for snap decisions etc. as is prudent according to studies of the phenomenon.
But not living is part of human decency, if that human sees it as impossible to lead a decent life - reasons are complex, and "i don't want to do the thing" does not do this topic justice.

@admitsWrongIfProven well no because there is the scenario where they think they are doing wbats best to survive when in reality they will die as a result

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@freemo Ah, that was not clear from me from the text.
Would need a bit of differentiation by how clearly the person is a functioning adult i'd say.

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