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Dutch experience sparks euthanasia debate in Europe

Published: 31 July, 2009, 09:35

Euthanasia is still banned in most EU countries, but is now legal in Holland and Belgium. However, legalization seems to have brought problems with how to enforce the right to die.

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2 COMMENTS

Jk crnko August 01, 2009, 01:51 quote

God gives us life and He alone has the right to end life. We have forgotten The Almighty - that is why all is going so wrong in the world.

tina August 02, 2009, 21:46 quote

i don't believe this is why society is taking a turn for the worse, god gave us life, but surely it is our life to end if we want to do so, it's got to better than, killing yourself, in an inappropriate way,at least with euthanasia people can explain to their loved ones why.

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