There is a disturbing trend emerging in the zeitgeist. Today’s society asks us to support suicide in circumstances involving serious illness, disability, and even advanced age. Meanwhile, despite an increase in suicide rates, the intensity of suicide prevention campaigns has declined.
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The recent death of 19-year-old Tommy Swales made headlines in the UK. He had been diagnosed with Friedrich’s ataxia – a rare genetic disorder that causes heart disease and a gradual loss of mobility – four years ago. The sudden change in his abilities caused him to become withdrawn, depressed, and isolated.
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Candice Lewis’s mother was urged by doctors to approve assisted suicide for her disabled daughter. One year later, Candice is no longer having seizures and is doing much better.
Thomas Swales, 19, had begun to walk with a stoop after contracting Friedreich’s ataxia. However, as his conditioned worsened Thomas - known as Tommy - began getting depressed and his family believe he looked into the possibility of taking his own life at the Swiss assisted suicide clinic Dignitas.