A Graying Italy Looks to Euthanasia to Solve Its Demographic Problems
Italy, which has the oldest population of any country in Europe and the second oldest population in the entire world, may soon legalize an escape chute for those wishing to unburden family members or the state. Even for those who do not wish it, the pressure to do the right thing will be substantial.
Euthanasia would seem to be unnecessary if doctors just prioritized relief from pain towards the end of a person’s life. Doing this is not particularly troubling. It’s the depressed 40 year olds that are the problem. And the inconvenient neonates.