Euthanasia a ‘cop out’ says Kleinsman

Tuesday, November 26th, 2013

John Kleinsman believes there are better alternatives than euthanasia

If euthanasia is legalised the right to die will all too easily become a duty to die.

The crux of this debate is whether what a suicidal person proposes – to kill themselves – is a goal which should be shared and facilitated by the state, the medical profession and family members. Continue reading

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