re: The Oregonian girl who was going to commit suicide because of her illness...

Years ago, I remember reading a test in Psychology Today that correlated people's ethical beliefs to their political stances. A question was posed: A loved one is dying and the one drug that can save their life is too expensive to afford. You decide to steal the drug (no other option is allowed) and when your are caught, you must answer why you did it. The category of answers basically fall into a group of 6 responses:
1) I would never do that. It's a sin/crime and God/society should punish you.
2) I have the RIGHT to steal that drug.
3) What would people think of me if I did that?
4) I would do it for God, country, apple pie, etc.
5) It's wrong but I'd take my punishment.
6) Human rights outweigh man's rules.

Brittany Maynard's death has elicited similar responses (or slight variations) from this forum. Two of these responses are considered Liberal/Radical and 4 are considered Conservative/Extreme Right. The reason I seldom get involved in ethical, religious, or political discussions is that I think most people are incapable of any significant change and of course, think only their beliefs can be the correct answer.

Rest in peace Brittany.