I've always had mixed emotions about euthanasia, because it was not performed on my mother, even though she specifically requested it.

BBC: You are in: Talking Point

The growing debate about euthanasia has barely dented this consensus that suicide in other contexts can never be the choice of a healthy mind.

ECONOMIST: Let death be my dominion

The doctor said "the slope is most slippery when there is no light on it" and added "the biggest advantage of Dutch law is that everyone can talk about euthanasia".

BBC: End of Life Assistance Bill Committee

Skrzynski emphasized that Kevorkian's trial was not about Youk's illness, euthanasia or the debate over assisted suicide but about the reputed "Dr. Death's" right to kill.

CNN: Kevorkian Case: Kevorkian found guilty

Are you talking about a case of euthanasia, as I will not tolerate euthanasia?

BBC: Gladys Richards

If a public debate about the morality of suicide were to develop out of the euthanasia debate, how might it proceed?

ECONOMIST: Let death be my dominion

To prevent Kevorkian from presenting evidence about Youk's condition and perhaps using the trial as a forum of debate over euthanasia prosecutors dropped the assisted suicide charge to keep the testimony out of the trial.

CNN: Kevorkian Case: Kevorkian found guilty