Assisted Suicide

I found an article that I think everyone who disagreed with this movies ending should read. Or anyone looking for just a little insight in the matter.

http://www.vox.com/2016/8/22/12552940/assisted-suicide-california

Every case of physical disability is different and yes I believe there is value and meaning in EVERY life. Anyone who chooses to live through their severe disabilities is a very strong individual and I admire them. But on the other hand, I wouldn't think any less of someone suffering from a disability with no end in sight to go in this manner. While still sad and heartbreaking, I believe that assisted suicide is less shocking and easier to accept than someone just killing themselves outright. To end suffering this way, is that not compassion? If a person is truly suffering, and there is no cure or end to that suffering. Don't they have a right to end their suffering in an ethical manner?

I will add that I think the film could have done a better job at conveying some of Will's suffering. But I get that they wanted to keep the film as light and cheerful as they could up until the end.


(Also, I am ONLY referring to people with physical disabilities and more or less severe ones. The argument for able bodied individuals with lets say depression, is a different conversation all together and is out of context for this movie.)