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This from Hans Bromwich, Cowes. Ed
We can all see how the establishment is very adept at dragging its feet when it comes to resolving issues that will cost it £billions, like the infected blood and post office scandals, yet it wants to bump the Assisted Dying Bill through Parliament super quick. Why?
There are calls for the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby — who has raised the concern that assisted dying might become a duty to die — to resign, a decade after the Church of England became aware of the appalling levels of abuse conducted by John Smyth. Is the sudden very public discrediting of Justin Welby at this time shear coincidence?
Speeding up the Bill
Having neutered new Labour Members of Parliament by whipping them to vote in favour of curtailing winter fuel payments for thousands of vulnerable pensioners, the Government now wants to speed the Assisted Dying Bill through Parliament.
Western World economies are all becoming increasingly concerned about declining birthrates and growing elderly populations.
Developments in other countries
Despite assurances to the contrary, we’ve seen slippage in countries like Canada, who introduced assisted dying sometime ago, where those suffering with depression can apply to die under the legislation.
We are told that only those with six months to live can apply, and then, if approved, they must administer the necessary drugs themselves.
Reports from two independent doctors and a High Court review will be required.
Is it even possible with the backlog?
Who believes two independent doctors reports and a High Court hearing is possible within a six month time-frame when you can’t get an appointment to see a doctor?
And how can someone who might be paralysed administer the necessary drugs themselves?
The philanthropic guise of ending suffering
Perhaps it’s time for some honesty.
Is this more to do with the establishment seeking to retain global competitiveness by ridding itself of those who are economically inactive and a societal burden, under the philanthropic guise of ending suffering?
