EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 9 MIN
Twelve-Year-Old Euthanized in the Netherlands
from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter
The media is reporting that a Dutch doctor euthanized a sick twelve-year-old child with a non-disclosed illness. It is a “first” under a new Dutch law that allows euthanasia for children ages one to twelve. But it’s hardly the first pediatric case we have seen in recent years. Wes Smith has more.Further ReadingTwelve-Year-Old Euthanized in the Netherlands: Not a FirstGuest InfoWes Smith is the Chair and Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute’s Center on Human Exceptionalism. He’s also the host of the Humanize Podcast. He’s the author of 13 books including “Culture of Death: The age of Do-Harm Medicine.” Follow him on Twitter @thewesleyjsmith and check out his articles at National Review, First Things and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com
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