Why would people support assisted suicide?

There are many reasons why people would support assisted suicide. Let me give you a few possible reasons.

First, they may argue that assisted suicide is the most merciful thing to do in view of suffering. For example, say you have a friend who is about to die and is suffering tremendously and he or she asks you to help take his life, would you? It is not an easy answer.

Second, there is also the issue of freewill. Some people believe that people have the absolute right to make decisions, even decisions over life and death. From this philosophical point, they may help.

Finally, there might be economic motives involved. I hate to say this, but sometimes people may help, because they do not want to be burdened by the potential financial strain and other potential hardships.