The news of Sir Edward Downes’ and his wife’s decision to end their lives at an assisted suicide clinic in Switzerland has once more brought forward a discussion on whether an individual should have the freedom and right to die at a time of their choosing, with assistance from others. Although I disagree with the notion, I understand the basis of the argument that the right to die should be as fundamental as the right to live.

This argument is usually put forward within a completely secular logic with no concept of a Giver/Taker of life, and no belief in an afterlife – where people are rewarded or punished, forgiven or chastised, elevated or debased according to the trials, tribulations and actions in this life. Theology aside, even those with their secular hats on have to admit that it’s difficult to see beyond the problems any change in the current law would cause. Here are just a few questions that pop to my mind: Continue reading Assisted suicide – what if…

In the face of mounting pressure to shut down Guantanamo Bay from both within and without US borders , its administration seems to be getting all the more desperate to ‘produce the goods’ and justify its existence.

This is the place notorious for holding prisoners in breach of Human Rights and the Geneva Convention, yet no one seems to know who’s in charge; top generals supposedly in charge of the facilities blame the Bush Adminstration for the use of torture, and vice versa.

So the Gitmo administration are getting hot under the collar to justify their use of taxpayers’ money; enter show trial of the century - that of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged brains behind the 9/11 terror attacks. Continue reading Show trial for alleged 9/11 planner