Delaware assisted-suicide law promotes ‘death culture,’ attacks life’s sanctity and medical ethics

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, a Democrat, stated that he was “proud” to legalize physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients.

Meyer signed House Bill 140 into law on Tuesday, amending Delaware’s code concerning end-of-life options and making it the 11th state in the nation to legalize assisted suicide in certain situations.

‘It turns the tools of healing into lethal weapons.’

The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Eric Morrison (D), permits mentally capable adults diagnosed with a terminal illness to opt for physician-assisted suicide if they are given only six months or less to live. It requires that those considering the life-terminating option be presented with alternative options, such as comfort care, palliative care, hospice, and pain control. Additionally, the law first requires two

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