(10l) The right to decide how to die
Marieke Vervoort . Belgian Paralympics champion. In October 2019 she, or better her body decided for her that further living became unbearable painful. And thus, although she wanted to live, her body decided it was time to use Belgium's right to die a dignified death under Belgium's euthanasia law. Indeed, sometimes Belgium can be an example for the rest of the world. A touching NY Times article to honour her and a personal thought by the photographer who pictured her during the past years to show that euthanasia is not something that is an easy escape route as she postponed her end a few times until it was clear to everyone her suffering became too much. It seems the parents are not happy with the photos although I hope they change their mind in future. Indeed, Marieke wanted to show the world why dignified death is not something wrong. Euthanasia in any circumstances without judgment And although euthanasia is possible with the possibility to cancel the final end unt...