What’s Behind the Rise of Euthanasia in the West?

What’s Behind the Rise of Euthanasia in the West?

On July 14—Bastille Day—the French national team lost its semi-final match against Spain at the FIFA World Cup. The very next day, France’s National Assembly voted to legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia, providing a humane way out for those who could not stomach the bitter taste of defeat. Putting aside the dark humor of the timing, France finds itself in good company now that it has legalized medical practices commonly described as “euthan…