Because religious nut jobs dont agree with it and they have a lot of pull in government. Hospice nurse have a lot of drugs at their disposal and most doctors seem to be on board so long as the family and patient (if they are coherent) understand what's going on.

My father was on hospice for about 2 weeks. He went quickly and peacefully. The nurse was top notch.

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