
Delaware Governor Vetoes Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill
Bishop William E. Koenig of the Diocese of Wilmington praised the governor’s move in a statement.
Bishop William E. Koenig of the Diocese of Wilmington praised the governor’s move in a statement.
Bishop William Koenig of Wilmington decried the bill during the lead-up to the first vote. Despite the state Legislature’s approval of the bill, it faces a possible veto from Gov. John Carney.
Critics of PAS/E fear that redefining terminal illness, and the growing number of jurisdictions allowing PAS/E, will further jeopardize the infirm and mentally ill.
A new bill would expand the pool of qualified applicants to include patients with ‘early and mid-stage dementia,’ while dropping a required waiting period.
In 2019 alone, a total of 5,631 Canadians ended their lives through the country’s “Medical Assistance in Dying,” or “MAID” protocols.
‘The government needs to immediately halt any efforts to force access to assisted suicide,’ said Archbishop J. Michael Miller.
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