Support for mercy killing is usually couched in terms of dignity, which seems bitterly ironic since it’s hard to think of a more extreme denial of dignity than killing, however benevolent the motive. Still, we accept that those arguing for euthanasia as a dignified alternative are fully sincere in their views…There are, Quebecers should remember, real alternatives to euthanasia. Pain management can be improved, for one thing. More importantly, “dignity” can mean more than a quick exit; it can mean respect for human life, too.
That’s from a Montreal Gazette editorial against euthanasia.
