The end-of-life wishes of a gold medallist at the Paralympics have again raised the question of what makes a person eligible for euthanasia in Belgium. Read more >>
Continue Reading → BELGIUM – Gold medallist paralympian from Belgium seeks euthanasia
Prevalence of euthanasia and assisted suicide tourism in Europe raises concerns for the future of assisted suicide in the United States. Read more >>
Continue Reading → BELGIUM – Euthanasia Marketplace
Australia’s popular radio and TV personality Andrew Denton has embarked upon a crusade to legalise euthanasia. He recently lashed out at a "subterranean Catholic force" of politicians and businessmen who are trying to frustrate popular demand for a peaceful death. This is an example of the “label as religious – in particular, Roman Catholic - and dismiss” strategy of pro-euthanasia advocates. Read more >>
A number of questions and arguments concerning euthanasia legalization heard in Australian parliament twenty years ago are still pertinent today. Read more >>
Continue Reading → AUSTRALIA – 1996 euthanasia debate, arguments opposing euthanasia remain intact
A recently published research article showed that a majority of those polled rated states such as being unable to get out of bed, being confused, and relying on a breathing machine to live as states worse than death. However, none of those polled had been in such states and there are plenty who live in such conditions that would disagree with it being a state worse than death. Read more >>
Continue Reading → States Worse than Death: I Don’t Think So