Re: [CTRL] Dutch to legalise euthanasia

1999-08-13 Thread YnrChyldzWyld
-Caveat Lector- On Fri, 13 Aug 1999, Nicola Molloy wrote: I got it from a Dutch person And my Dutch relatives express a totally different viewpoint...so I suspect that the Netherland public does NOT present the unilateral viewpoint you suggest, but just like any society, have proponents and

Re: [CTRL] Dutch to legalise euthanasia-

1999-08-13 Thread YnrChyldzWyld
-Caveat Lector- On Thu, 12 Aug 1999, Prudence L. Kuhn wrote: You're right. It could get out of hand. As do abuses in nursing homes mentally deficient. There have to be controls. Still, I recall my father's last weeks, and I wouldn't put an animal through what he went through. As I

[CTRL] Dutch to legalise euthanasia-

1999-08-12 Thread Nicola Molloy
-Caveat Lector- Tuesday August 10, 10:52 PM Dutch to legalise euthanasia-even for 12-year-olds By Karen Iley AMSTERDAM, Aug 10 - The Netherlands plans to make history by legalising mercy killings in a controversial government bill that would also make children as young as 12 eligible for

Re: [CTRL] Dutch to legalise euthanasia-

1999-08-12 Thread Prudence L. Kuhn
-Caveat Lector- In a message dated 08/12/1999 3:28:16 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: AMSTERDAM, Aug 10 - The Netherlands plans to make history by legalising mercy killings in a controversial government bill that would also make children as young as 12 eligible for

Re: [CTRL] Dutch to legalise euthanasia-

1999-08-12 Thread Nicola Molloy
-Caveat Lector- Hi Prudy, I have heard terrible stories about that being abused there though. Like they have got carried away and that there are no old people's homes now. I guess with the fight for space it is practical. Could get out of hand don't you think? Nicky "Prudence L. Kuhn"

Re: [CTRL] Dutch to legalise euthanasia

1999-08-12 Thread K
-Caveat Lector- On 13 Aug 99, at 12:36, Nicola Molloy wrote: -Caveat Lector- I have heard terrible stories about that being abused there though. Like they have got carried away and that there are no old people's homes now. The old people who remain are also afraid of their doctors.

Re: [CTRL] Dutch to legalise euthanasia

1999-08-12 Thread YnrChyldzWyld
-Caveat Lector- On Thu, 12 Aug 1999, K wrote: On 13 Aug 99, at 12:36, Nicola Molloy wrote: I have heard terrible stories about that being abused there though. Like they have got carried away and that there are no old people's homes now. The old people who remain are also afraid of their

Re: [CTRL] Dutch to legalise euthanasia

1999-08-12 Thread Nicola Molloy
-Caveat Lector- Hi Kathleen, Maybe they would like the money left to them too. I wouldn't like to be old there and I suppose the cost of the rest homes would eat away the finance. The old person may feel guilty not leaving the rellies anything and say I'll go now and you can benefit. What a

Re: [CTRL] Dutch to legalise euthanasia

1999-08-12 Thread Nicola Molloy
-Caveat Lector- Hi June, I got it from a Dutch person and there have been a few full pages articles in the local paper over the years which I have saved. My Dutch friend committed suicide a few years ago, she was only about 40 but just had enough of life. Her mother didn't think it was a great

[CTRL] Info source (was Re: [CTRL] Dutch to legalise euthanasia]

1999-08-12 Thread Kathleen
-Caveat Lector- Hope this doesn't turn out to be a duplicate. My ISP has been a little flaky recently - never know whether a message will go through or not. On 12 Aug 99, at 21:13, YnrChyldzWyld wrote: I'd like to know where you both get your supposed 'information'... I got mine from an

Re: [CTRL] Dutch to legalise euthanasia-

1999-08-12 Thread Prudence L. Kuhn
-Caveat Lector- In a message dated 08/12/1999 8:37:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have heard terrible stories about that being abused there though. Like they have got carried away and that there are no old people's homes now. I guess with the fight for space it is