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A dilemma from dilemmas.day

Your mother has a terminal illness and begs you to give her a lethal dose of her medication to end her pain. No one else knows.

AGive it to her

You end her suffering today. You face up to 10 years in prison for assisted suicide if you are caught.

BRefuse

You obey the law and protect your freedom. She will suffer unbearable agony during her final months.

Sealed 2026-08-14

49%51%
Give it to her520 votesRefuse

51% chose “Refuse”.

By country

  • Spain2 votes
  • Serbia1 votes

What each choice meant

A · Give it to her

You gave her the dose. Her pain ended; your fear of being caught begins.

The Compassionate — You put a loved one's relief above the law and your own freedom.

B · Refuse

You refused. She suffered to the end; you remained legally safe.

The Lawful — You do not cross the line of ending a life, even if the pain of watching is unbearable.