New Zealand doctors shame the BMA

Soon after the British Medical Association at its Annual Representative Meeting on 30 June 05 opted for neutrality on the question of assisted suicide (after a manipulated vote), the New Zealand Medical Association voted to maintain its opposition.

Family Life International said in a press release on 1 Aug. 05:

"As New Zealanders we are renowned for celebrating those who fight against the odds and battle adversity with courage. The NZ Medical Association's decision to oppose euthanasia affirms that it would be detrimental to our country if we were to legalise any act that would allow people simply to give up on life without even so much as a struggle."