In July, Mark Langedijk, a middle aged man in Holland, was euthanized at his request due to his addiction to alcohol. The Netherlands is one of nine countries, including Canada and parts of the U.S., which allows assisted suicide for those living their lives with an “unbearable” illness or affliction. Tom Embury-Dennis of the Independent reports that the Netherlands introduced euthanasia 16 years ago, and the current “euthanasia kit” available in pharmacies employs a three drug protocol to induce a painless death. This raises the question “if the same chemicals we use to execute our worst murderers aren’t cruel and unusual for an alcoholic in Holland or a can…
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