<i>I understand deep depression intimately, yet disagree that it&#x27;s grounds to infantilize another human.</i><p>So what about other mental illnesses?  Dementia?  Schizophrenia?  Is it your position that, regardless of the mental state of the individual, their personal decisions should be paramount, no matter the cost, including their own life?<p>If so, then we&#x27;ll have to agree to disagree.  There are many many contexts in which we, as a society, determine that someone is mentally unfit to make decisions, and then treat them differently, whether that be a schizophrenic who is given a different sentence in a trial, a person delirious on pain medication unable to sign a legal contract, or a minor who is denied the right to vote.  If you disagree with that basic principle, you disagree with one of the fundamental tenants of the society in which you live.<p>Of course, you&#x27;re free to feel that way, but don&#x27;t be surprised if others don&#x27;t share your views.