>>>We've had this discussion before,
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>>>http://www.aleteia.org/en/society/aggregated-content/dutch-court-orders-woman-with-dementia-euthanized-5910118793216000
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>>And your point is?
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>>A court honoured the wish of an old woman, siding with her and her family. The cynic part of me notices that a nursing home might have economic interests besides "christian", and unless further info is brought up, I think it is the least ugly decision. How would you feel if some (gov?) body took an active stand against your wishes?
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>Walter and I have been around this issue many times. He has steadfastly maintained that the courts would never involve themselves in euthanasia. Here we have a perfect example.

I've never said that. I've said that court cannot order euthnesia without it being the explicitely wish of the patient. It allows for it if certain strict conditions are met. Eg. The patient must have expressed in good mental health that he/she wants to end his/her life and at least 3 independed healthcare professionals have to judge and oversee the process.

There is a whole process before the fatal injection that has to be gone through. Our government, contrary to yours, has no power to kill their citizens against their will. Somehow, you're not happy to believe that. Well tough for you. This case is about some people wanting to prevent her own wishes to be forfilled. Court has overruled that.

It is election time again, isn't it ? Exactly 4 years ago, similar stories came up.