Where in the World is Euthanasia Legal?
From the recent hysteria over this issue one would presume that the United States of America is the only country that is so backward as to deny people the right to kill the terminally ill patient. Here are the facts. Euthanasia is only legal in two countries and in one state in the USA: The Netherlands, Belgium and the State of Oregon Where does the Medial Profession stand on Euthanasia? The American Medical Association (AMA) has long been known for its consistent pro-abortion stand. As a result, the pro-life movement has often been directly at odds with this powerful and influential organization of America’s doctors. As the issue of euthanasia, particularly doctor-assisted suicide, has come to the forefront, the AMA has taken a strong position on this controversial subject. This time the AMA has taken a firm stand for life. They filed an amicus brief in the 9th Circuit case regarding doctor-assisted suicide. In this brief, the AMA stated, “There is, in short, compelling evidence of th
