Western culture continues to follow its most "progressive" leaders towards a complete rejection of an intrinsic sanctity of human life ethic. Abortion was the vanguard of this movement but quickly following in its wake has been an acceptance of infanticide, a brazen sense of adventure regarding genetic engineering, and the embrace of euthanasia.
In this article from World Net Daily, one tragic case is used to exemplify the trends among medical practitioners to promote death as a solution to aging, disability, sickness, suffering, and even high medical costs.