UK Pro-Deathers Happy About Swiss Pro-Killing Vote

Well, duh. The UK pro-deathers are crowing today over the Zurich, Switzerland vote to continue legalized killing both for the Swiss and for foreigners who travel to Switzerland for this purpose.

UK group hails Swiss assisted suicide vote

Campaign group Dignity in Dying says Swiss voters have made a "brave decision" in rejecting calls to ban assisted suicide for non-residents.

But anti-euthanasia alliance Care not Killing said it was disappointed after 78% voted against outlawing it. more

More On The Zurich Vote To Continue Assisted Killing

Here's more on yesterday's Zurich vote to continue legalized killing, including allowing it for foreigners.

Swiss voters overwhelmingly in favour of 'suicide tourism'

Britons will still be allowed to opt for assisted suicide in Switzerland after people in the country voted in favour of leaving it open to foreigners.

It is feared that the overwhelming public support of the Swiss for so-called 'suicide tourism' and clinics like Dignitas which offer it, could strengthen the right-to-die campaign in the UK. more

More Info On Zurich Assisted Suicide "Tourism" Vote

Here's an in-depth piece about the Zurich vote on assisted suicide "tourism that will take place Sunday.

Swiss vote could call time on 'suicide tourism'

Switzerland has become the final destination of choice for citizens of nearby countries determined to end their own lives in peace. But a vote on Sunday could bring all of that to an end.

Voters in Zurich will decide on two referendum proposals relating to assisted suicide: one to ban the practice altogether, and the other to limit it to residents of Zurich only.

Assisted suicide has been legal in Switzerland for decades, and recent opinion polls show it continues to enjoy wide support among the Swiss, many of whom believe an individual has the right to decide when and how to die. more

Zurich Votes Sunday On "Assisted Suicide Tourism"

Sunday's Zurich vote on euthanasia will be interesting, no doubt about it.

Debate rages ahead of assisted suicide vote

Voters in Zurich have their say this weekend on a proposal to end “suicide tourism” in the canton. An initiative calls for assisted suicide to be limited to residents who have lived in the canton for at least a year. more

Zurich Set To Loosen Assisted Suicide Constraints

The Swiss are set to loosen constraints on assisted suicide in an upcoming vote. Should be interesting.

Zurich set for vote on assisted suicide

Voters in Zurich are being given mixed messages about whether to allow or prevent people from being able to decide how to end their own lives.

The slogans are punchy and powerful: “Freedom at the end!” on one side against “Save life!” on the other.

They belong to opposing campaigns ahead of the cantonal vote on Sunday, when voters will have a say on two people’s initiatives: one calling for a ban on assisted suicide in Switzerland, the other for it to be restricted in Zurich. more