Grand Duke Henri Refuses to Sign Euthanasia Law; December 2008

[pedro1968]

I understand what Grand Duke did, he is very catholic like his family, but he is not any person, he is a head of a State and I think he never must give support to anything so openly like he did. It can be dangerous for monarchy.

[la-miss-du-925]

Yes but he can't sign something if he thinks it's so horrible and dangereous for his state !

[Lady Claire]

As I understand it the majority of his people wanted it, therefore it was his responsibility as head of state to sign the law.

[Lighthouse]

Originally Posted by Lady Claire

As I understand it the majority of his people wanted it, therefore it was his responsibility as head of state to sign the law.

I'm glad he stood by his values and I see it as strength of character.

[grace marie]

Originally Posted by la-miss-du-925

Yes but he can't sign something if he thinks it's so horrible and dangereous for his state !

Of course, he's not. But, anyway, what people in Luxembourg think about that? There was any opinion poll ro sth like that?

[neworleanslady]

I think that the Grand Duke should stand on his beliefs and not bend to the wishes of others. As a Roman Catholic, I am glad he is standing up for his beliefs.

[Renata4711]

Luxemburg has enacted legalisation of euthanasia:
Luxembourg Legalizes Euthanasia

Legality of euthanasia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Politics of Luxembourg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Grand Duke of Luxembourg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Mermaid1962]

I'm a Protestant, and I'm also thankful that the Grand Duke has the courage to refuse to sign a document that he does not and cannot support.

Originally Posted by neworleanslady

I think that the Grand Duke should stand on his beliefs and not bend to the wishes of others. As a Roman Catholic, I am glad he is standing up for his beliefs.