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[–] 3 points 4 months ago* (2 children)

not have to die or suffer if we got rid of capitalism. It's only because we work hundreds of thousands of bullshit jobs to survive that there will be a shortage of care for the elderly.

I find your argument in good faith, and quite reasonable, but respectfully disagree. Have you ever taken care of a bedridden elderly who can't feed themselves? I have. It's brutal on the patient and the caregiver. There is no quality of life. It's unnatural. It's often physically painful and emotionally devastating. Wanna see some pics of bedsores? I bet you don't.

It's a fundamental part of why I'm pleading for a compassionate MAID option for volunteers. Our societies' desire to cling to life at any cost is what's cruel and unusual. Give people a compassionate out and they will take it. Those who don't want to are fine, regardless of sociopolitical systems in place.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 child)

    That's a different argument entirely, I have no issue with having MAID be an option for people with no chance at a good quality of life, even with assistance. I have personally taken care of a terminally ill person and seen far worse than bedsores.

    The issue of younger demographic collapse under capitalism will cause a tremendous amount of suffering for elderly who are still capable of a good quality of life with financial or medical assistance, is what I am referring to.

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