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New Zealand has held a referendum on Euthanasia

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NfkDumpling Fri 30-Oct-20 09:03:12

Just heard the interview about it on Radio Four and it sounds good. I'd vote for it.

Lucca Fri 30-Oct-20 08:59:48

Oopsadaisy4

I’m not very up to date on it but isn’t it just Switzerland?

I’ll ask Dr.Google he will know?

I am Being lazy

sodapop Fri 30-Oct-20 08:59:01

I'm also pro choice regarding this issue. It's very complicated as Lucca said and I think even the word 'Euthanasia' is very emotive. There would have to be stringent controls in place but it could and should be done.

silverlining48 Fri 30-Oct-20 08:48:38

The NZ was overwhelmingly for the right to choose.

Oopsadaisy4 Fri 30-Oct-20 08:41:04

I’m not very up to date on it but isn’t it just Switzerland?

I’ll ask Dr.Google he will know?

Lucca Fri 30-Oct-20 08:38:57

Such a complicated issue when it comes to legislation but in theory I’d be for it. I’m ignorant but which countries already allow it ? Holland ? Scandinavian countries ?

Oopsadaisy4 Fri 30-Oct-20 08:36:02

It looks as though it will become law when the postal votes are counted.

After our Brexit referendum and the way it split the Country, I was wondering if a referendum on Euthanasia would be a good idea?

I would vote for it.