http://assisted-dying.org/blog/2009/06/26/swiss-doctors-compassion-lands-him-in-prison/ Weblog of Derek Humphry, founder of the Hemlock Society & author of Final Exit, serving the rights of competent, terminally ill adults for 30 years Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:05:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://assisted-dying.org/blog/2009/06/26/swiss-doctors-compassion-lands-him-in-prison/comment-page-1/#comment-10546 Jurisprudence Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:32:05 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/?p=590#comment-10546 I know that Dignitas have very well thought out and practiced system to verify the clients rationality at the time of making the request and carrying it out but I just hope this seperate case doesn't give the anti-diginity brigade a boost in Switzerland against them as well. Just when things were starting to turn to a more logical and compassionate manner in which to deal with peoples suffering along comes a judgment that could have negative repercussions for those suffering and seeking dignity. Not good. I know that Dignitas have very well thought out and practiced system to verify the clients rationality at the time of making the request and carrying it out but I just hope this seperate case doesn’t give the anti-diginity brigade a boost in Switzerland against them as well. Just when things were starting to turn to a more logical and compassionate manner in which to deal with peoples suffering along comes a judgment that could have negative repercussions for those suffering and seeking dignity. Not good.

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