Hopelessly ill people, those suffering continual pain, often plead many times for their lives to be ended, but most of the time are ignored by everyone around them .
Politicians from the Right, Left or Centre, in many countries, not just Britain, do not have the courage to tackle the problem of Euthanasia or as some call it, assisted suicide: it could be a vote loser in the next Election !
Then suddenly someone manages to draw the attention of a wider audience and publicise his thoughts and feelings of how he felt. Bob Cole, aged 68, died at the Dignitas Clinic in Switzerland this week, where he saw his wife Ann aged 67, die early last year. They were both suffering and doomed through incurable illnesses.
Bob Cole invited a tabloid newspaper, "The Sun", to join him on this last journey !
Not all would be Euthanasia candidates have the mental capacity to make clear what they want, nor do they all have the money required ! Future Legislation must cover all situations.
The biggest impediment seems to be the lack of courage of Politicians ! Is "Euthanasia or not" the most perfect subject which should be decided by a National Referendum ?
This would give everyone a chance to express themselves, Politicians, Clergy of all religions, Lawyers, Doctors and Nursing Homes and Families.
The result itself would clearly reveal the urgencies that must be addressed. Politicians would have a better understanding of what is expected from future governments !
Britain must act, but other countries too. The EU perhaps also. In fact, is this not a "Human Rights Problem" ?
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