Poll: Do you think the law should be changed to allow for assisted suicide?

A man in Canada recorded a video eight days before he died asking for the laws on assisted suicide to be changed – what’s your view?

By Christina Finn Thursday 26 Sep 2013, 9:23 AM

Sep 26th 2013, 9:23 AM 12,684 Views 174 Comments

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Dr. Donald Low with his wife. He passed away on 18 September 2013, seven months after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.

Image: Screengrab/Cancer View Canada

Dr. Donald Low with his wife. He passed away on 18 September 2013, seven months after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.

Image: Screengrab/Cancer View Canada

DOCTOR DONALD LOW, a Canadian microbiologist, has ignited a controversial debate with a posthumous plea for assisted suicide.

His plea

He recorded the video eight days before his death on 18 September. Seven months ago he was diagnosed with a brain stem tumour. You can view the video here.

Today’s topic therefore is: Do you think the law should be changed to allow for assisted suicide?

Poll Results:

Yes (3739)

No (3605)

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Poll: Do you think the law should be changed to allow for assisted suicide?