Hi Princess,
Now that you mention it, I think you're right where you say: 'discreet euthanasia will probably be widely practiced. No family, no visitors -- who would miss them or care?'
Now that's scary!
E.C. [who works fulltime plus commutes two hours a day so spends part of her weekend catching up on interesting Freeper articles.]
In Holland, euthanasia is supposed to be voluntary under strict guidelines, but even a Dutch government study from last year admitted that about 20% of euthanasias were involuntary. Who knows how many are people are pressured to commit suicide against their wishes?
Voluntary euthanasia is also legal in Belgium and the State of Oregon.