Delaware recently became the 11th state to legalize physician-assisted suicide, allowing terminally ill adults with six months or less to live to self-administer a suicide drug.
The law, signed by Gov. Matt Meyer and set to take effect January 1, 2026, marks a troubling step toward normalizing euthanasia.
While proponents claim it offers “compassion, dignity, and respect,” many, including medical professionals and religious leaders, warn of grave moral and societal risks. The American Medical Association states that assisted suicide is “fundamentally incompatible with the physician’s role as healer” and poses dangers for vulnerable populations.
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