A poll claiming one-in-five Dutch citizens now favour extending euthanasia for elderly people who are "tired of living" shows the horror and danger of "legislation drift", according to Andrew Marsh, Campaigns Director for Christian Concern.
"This poll can't be taken as a definitive measure of Dutch public opinion but it highlights why vigilance and determination is needed in the battle against euthanasia and the truth about it told," Andrew said.
He went on to explain: "Euthanasia is already decriminalised in some circumstances in The Netherlands but according to this poll, 21% support extending that to include older people who have simply had enough of life. If that happened, if would put huge pressure on some of the most vulnerable in society but it would also further cheapen the value society puts on the gift of life.
"All of us are made in the image of God and precious in His sight. Life is not something that we may simply 'switch off'.
"In the face of pressure to do so, the kind and truthful thing to do, even in hard cases, is to protect and preserve the dignity of human life."
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