I have a vested interest in this topic because at the age of 92, I shall obviously soon become personally involved. I am not depressed, I have a great family and plan to be around to receive my telegram from the Queen. I realise, however, that could change in an instant as the result of a stroke and in that case, depending on the level of disability, I may want out.
This I consider to be entirely a matter for me, my family and my GP.
Whenever the topic of voluntary euthanasia is raised, Hylton Rhodes is first out of the blocks and I cannot resist responding to him. In past years hasn't he told us about his seminary training and the fact that he represents the views of his church?
Thank you for pointing me at the Remmelink Report. I have read the English translation and find it very interesting. That led me to the official Dutch site, where I read that the government gave the people the right to VE in 1980. Since then they have repeated the poll every ten years and the For/Against vote has remained fairly steady at about 80/20. Looks as if my Dutch acquaintances were correct.
Hylton, in your efforts to discredit my views, you are resorting to abuse - 'shonky journalists”
indeed. This does not really contribute to the discussion. Most of what I refer to has come from official sites but there is a lot of informed comment in major newspapers.
This debate appears to be a conflict of opinion between the majority who do not want to dictate to anyone else how they should control their demise but want the freedom to have a say in their own. On the other side is the minority who demand control of everybody.

John Wightman, Avenues.