"If we do not demand unconditional respect for the inherent DIGNITY of EVERY human life, we undermine the foundation of democracy and grant the state authority over humanity that is nothing less than tyranical.  The state exists for humanity, not humanity for the state."

A quote reputedly from a Texas legislator.  If anybody knows who, please tell me.

FROM ABORTION TO ACTIVE EUTHANASIA - HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
A Press Release from Doctors for Life

As predicted by DFL over the years, abortion on demand is the beginning of the downward slide towards other forms of gross violations of human rights. Active Euthanasia is on the table and government seems to lack the moral will to with stand its legalisation.

It is very likely that we will soon hear arguments, by the pro-death camp, that "euthanasia is a form of compassion" and that "patients have the right to die with dignity." A cash-strapped government will realise how cheap it is to extinguish lives instead of caring for patients until natural death.

As we celebrate Human Rights Day let us remember that it is an unfortunate reality that nations find it easier to go down the road of incremental laws against the weak, the unborn and the aged. Each piece of legislation which does not strengthen the rights of the weakest members of society will create an atmosphere for further anti-human laws.

As 680 doctors and specialists who strongly believe in the right to life we stand for full human rights for those who are humans. Let us not forget that unborn babies and the sick and aged are fully human.

Elimination of the weak is ultimately the elimination of human rights.

Contact Dr A. van Eeden for more info: 082 781 7130,  Press release March, 2001