what do u think about it morally/in the abstract and in practice in capitalist states like northern europe?

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    9 days ago

    In practice it is always going to be abused by the ruling class under capitalism for eugenicist purposes and as a way to get out of having to provide expensive healthcare to those who need it. Far cheaper to psychologically manipulate vulnerable people into “consenting” to being killed.

    Something like this can only be ethical under socialism where no one lacks healthcare or the material means to live a comfortable life.

    I am especially opposed to it in northern Europe which is exceptionally racist and eugenicist even by the standards of Western societies.

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      yes, i do believe it is eugenicist in europe but everybody looks at me like im crazy for suggesting. could u pls expand on why u believe this?

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        Because Europe has a history of murdering or forcibly sterilizing disabled and mentally ill people. Because the capitalist state wants to spend as little as possible on welfare. Because just killing people who cannot generate a profit for capitalists is the cheaper option. Because we can see what is already happening with “assisted suicide” in countries like Canada.

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        my country (Sweden) had mandatory sterilization of trans people until the big 2013 - but worry not, we have come a long way and it is amazing how much can change in 10 years (we are worse now)