French parliament members are scheduled to vote this week on controversial legislation that would permit physician-assisted suicide for citizens seeking to end their lives with medical assistance. The practice has gained acceptance throughout much of Western Europe, with Switzerland leading the way as the first country to legalize such procedures.
Religious leaders and pro-life organizations across France are calling on citizens to contact their elected officials to oppose the measure. Critics of the proposed law argue that elderly individuals and people with disabilities would become vulnerable targets under the legislation.
