In Australia’s beautiful Garden State, on June 19, 2019, voluntary assisted dying (VAD) came into operation. Two years ago, VAD was narrowly approved by a conscience vote in Victoria’s State Parliament, with the support of Premier Daniel Andrews.
“Assisted dying” usually means palliative care, which is what all people suffering the pain of terminal illness deserve and should receive. Depression and pain walk together. A friend who was dying of cancer shared with me his emotions, so I …
