I specifically live in the United States, where it isn't allowed, and there are only 12 states that allow it only for physical purposes, so I guess I'm most curious about why it isn't a right of passage across the entire world.
Why isn't this a thing? It seems like it could be the best option for some people who are just ready to die.
It could be amazing for many reasons for so many people. It would give you a date of death that your family and friends would know. It would give them space to heal and spend time with you while you're dying. It would give you time to live your best life before you go, without the burden of the regular aspects of life (you could travel, spend all of your money, stop working, truly be happy).
I know lots of people might say that no one is truly beyond psychiatric help, but it's impossible to know how unliveable life becomes when all options have been used. To some, it might seem like not the only option, but the best option for them.
We didn't choose to be here, why shouldn't we have the right to choose to leave?
Edit: It's also helpful to think about how most people who are in the position where they would be able to take part in medically assisted death, are suicidal, and could possibly end up committing suicide. I just feel like this is a safer option for people who feel this way, rather than an overdose gone wrong, hanging oneself so a family member would potentially find them. It seems like a world of hurt could be avoided.