Our most fundamental right, the right to life, refers to the right to take all the actions necessary to preserve one’s life (“Hochul Chooses Death,” Editorial, Dec. 18).

An obvious corollary of the right to life is the right to end one’s life should one decide to do so.

That means that a proper government, as the institution designed to protect rights, has no right to interfere with one’s choice to live or die, with or without a third-party’s assistance.

Chuck Braman

Manhattan

I am deeply saddened and troubled by Gov. Hochul’s recent decision to sign legislation legalizing medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill.

As a follower of Christ and a pastor, I cannot accept the idea that it is merciful or compassionate to hasten death.

True compassion is shown not by administering lethal drugs, but by offering loving care, sound........

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