Yes. It has to be his idea, otherwise it's murder.
[ Jiaoqiu stifles a sigh. He hadn't really wanted to get into a debate about euthanasia versus murder, but it seems he's wound up in one anyway. This is probably his own fault for bringing it up. ]
In places on Tellus where euthanasia is legal, every rule follows the same basic concept: the patient must be the one to ask. If a doctor were to start that conversation, it would be seen as coercive. If a relative starts that conversation, it would be manipulative. It's not begging for mercy, it's a calculated decision to end ones life. And it must be done with full consent and clarity.
[ How much clarity is Captain Drake capable of these days? He clearly has some, as evidenced by his last communication, but...
Jiaoqiu smiles, a silent gesture of a shrug. ]
I'm sorry, Wolfwood, but no argument you come up with could possibly convince me that murder is the kinder, more ethical option. I appreciate your urgency and your concern for the crew's safety, but I still think you should have discussed your plan with everyone before attempting it.
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[ Jiaoqiu stifles a sigh. He hadn't really wanted to get into a debate about euthanasia versus murder, but it seems he's wound up in one anyway. This is probably his own fault for bringing it up. ]
In places on Tellus where euthanasia is legal, every rule follows the same basic concept: the patient must be the one to ask. If a doctor were to start that conversation, it would be seen as coercive. If a relative starts that conversation, it would be manipulative. It's not begging for mercy, it's a calculated decision to end ones life. And it must be done with full consent and clarity.
[ How much clarity is Captain Drake capable of these days? He clearly has some, as evidenced by his last communication, but...
Jiaoqiu smiles, a silent gesture of a shrug. ]
I'm sorry, Wolfwood, but no argument you come up with could possibly convince me that murder is the kinder, more ethical option. I appreciate your urgency and your concern for the crew's safety, but I still think you should have discussed your plan with everyone before attempting it.