An excellent article on The Resurgent points to a disturbing story out of Canada (the source of an increasing number of disturbing stories). An elderly couple, married for over 70 years, decided to commit suicide together. Or, as the media puts it, they “received a doctor assisted death.” Yes, they “received” death. Much like you receive a birthday present or a Christmas bonus.
George and Shirley Brickenden went through a series of macabre farewell ceremonies before offering themselves up to be killed by a trusted physician. They had a reception with the family to celebrate their suicide. The Brickenden children all shared a hearty laugh when George remarked that it felt “good” to be only days away from death. When the time came, they laid in bed together, held hands, and looked lovingly into each other’s eyes as they were injected with poison. Their closest loved ones watched the execution from the foot of the bed.
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