Does the Isle of Man respect the opinion of the people?

In a recent survey to determine the people’s wishes regarding the Assisted Dying Bill, a majority (1,650) was against such legislation as opposed to those in favour (1,630).

With a majority opposed, why is Dr Allinson trying to push the Bill through?

O Maher

Marashen Crescent

Port Erin

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This letter was first published in the Manx Independent of April 27.