We should not all be made to live like idiots, just because idiots exist.
The question is not “palliative care versus assisted dying, which is more dignified?”. The question is not “is there a slippery slope or do we have safeguards?”.
The contents of the agreement pose far more threat to the liberties and freedoms of an Irish citizen than they do to somebody living in Shootemup’ Mississippi, or in the heart of former Imperial Russia.
On this issue, our culture is simply superior.
Both the ECJ and the “far-right” are correct – cultural differences matter.
Giving the power to shape the country’s future to people who do not have to live in that future would not only be grossly unfair, but a potentially catastrophic error.
“A blind eye cannot be shown to certain actions by Beijing.”
It’s a crime
Ireland, as a neutral country, would presumably abhor the idea of enforcing international laws by force.
‘We should protect life’
He cannot, will not, and shall never just shut up and get on with the job.
‘Devaluing human life’