To: neverdem
In the Netherlands, assisted suicide soon turned to euthanasia. At the outset, only for the terminally ill. Now the chronically ill. Initially for physical illness. Now for psychological distress. At first, strictly upon voluntary request. Thousands of cases of euthanasia now occur without a request from the patient. Some doctors just know best. The Dutch recently legislated to permit euthanasia for 12- to 16-year-olds, and dozens of disabled babies have been illegally euthanased at Groningen Hospital, by doctors who are now pressuring the Government for permission to terminate infant lives.
Precocious teenagers have been added to the list as well. I suppose they oppose the death penalty for criminals too. Dr Mengele would be proud.
9 posted on
01/29/2007 5:37:02 PM PST by
BIGLOOK
(Keelhauling is a sensible solution to mutiny.)
To: BIGLOOK
"I suppose they oppose the death penalty for criminals too."
Oh no! Euthanasia is only for the innocent, you know. For the guilty, we are supposed to have mercy. Go figure.
54 posted on
01/30/2007 5:41:58 AM PST by
walden
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