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Children's " right-to-die" It was something that never crossed my mind until I read an article about Belgium. Personally it makes me uncomfortable, granted I've never been faced with the situation. But it had me thinking is this the only country that has brought the issue to the table? I think it's the only country that has allowed it so far.
(CNN) -- Does a terminally ill child in intolerable pain have a right to die? Belgian lawmakers said yes.
The lower house of the Belgian Parliament adopted a bill that extends the right to euthanasia for minors, the Parliament said Thursday on its official Twitter account. The law passed 86 to 44 with 12 abstentions. That followed a vote by the country's Senate in December supporting the measure. The next step would see the bill go to the king, Philippe, to be signed into law. The euthanasia bill is widely supported -- but has stoked fierce opposition from critics. Belgium legalized euthanasia in 2002 for those in "constant and unbearable physical or mental suffering that cannot be alleviated." Minors were included in the original proposals but were left out of the final legislation for political reasons. http://www.cnn.com/2014/0...-children/ [Edited 3/27/14 9:43am] | |
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Interesting topic, thank you for sharing. | |
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Well its the "humane" thing to do when a pet is terminal and in pain, so why not a child? The Most Important Thing In Life Is Sincerity....Once You Can Fake That, You Can Fake Anything. |
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A slippery slope... "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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I guess for most countries its a wait and see how it works because its like tumbleweeds on finding out if its a discussion elsewhere. I know in the States it ain't even on the table. Oh boy to see that debate. Popcorn city. I think somebody might even get punched. | |
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depressing thought | |
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It's been signed by the King about a month ago. | |
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I coach student nurses doing their internship. Euthanasia is a theme that evokes a lot of discussion and emotions. 99% of my posts are ironic. Maybe this post sides with the other 1%. | |
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