Quick Takes – Euthanasia Expanding Everywhere: Extreme Laws In France; A Human Right In Estonia; MAID For Kids in Manitoba

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.

     The focus this time: Everywhere death spreads, normalized.

     First, a little mood music:

     Carrying on…

     France seems to be hell bent on going all out with euthanasia, or nearly so.

“French MPs are preparing to vote on a law that would legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide. In the final days of the parliamentary debate, as the proposal’s provisions were reviewed, some of the most outrageous articles were discussed and, unfortunately, many were adopted.

“For several days, the voices denouncing the text have been growing. The proposal that MPs are preparing to vote on will make France one of the most permissive countries in this area, alongside countries that have sunk into increasingly serious abuses of ‘assisted dying,’ such as Canada and Belgium.

“Based on the model that already exists for abortion, a ‘crime of obstruction’ has been created, which will allow the prosecution of anyone who wishes to prevent or attempt to prevent euthanasia, whether by action, words, or access to information. Deterring a suffering loved one from receiving a lethal injection could earn you up to two years in prison and a €30,000 fine. The penalty sought is even larger than the one for abortion.

“Conversely, the symmetrical possibility of a ‘crime of incitement to euthanasia,’ i.e., the act of pushing someone to request death, has not been retained, even though experience in other countries has shown that psychological, family, and financial pressures abound for those who are considering assisted suicide.”

     Estonia says that euthanasia isn’t healthcare, but it’s still spiffy!

“The Supreme Court’s Criminal Chamber explained that assisting someone in ending their own life does not constitute a healthcare service. The defendant was not involved in the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of any illness. He did not perform any medical or similar examinations or other diagnostic procedures. He did not determine what illness, if any, the person suffered from. Nor did the defendant irreversibly affect the individuals’ health conditions — those actions were taken by the individuals themselves, the court stated.

“The Supreme Court noted that Tammert’s actions did not serve any of the legally required purposes of providing healthcare services. Current law does not recognize as treatment any activity that intentionally harms health. Therefore, causing death cannot be considered the provision of a healthcare service.

“The Supreme Court further emphasized that every competent individual has the right to end their life voluntarily. Criminal liability for assisting in such an act can only arise if the person is unable to carry it out themselves or lacks full understanding of the significance of their actions.”

     Meanwhile, in Manitoba, Canada…

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     TTFN.