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EDITOR'S NOTE: Eluana Englaro's death was announced the evening of Monday, February 9, after Mr. Schindler wrote this commentary. President Giorgio Napolitano has yet to sign the decree.
On Friday, February 6, the Italian government passed a temporary decree law drafted to prohibit the removal of food and hydration from vulnerable patients that, in particular, would prevent Eluana Englaro from being dehydrated to death. The decree has been approved by all necessary legislative bodies, however, Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic is refusing to sign off on the decree which would save Eluana’s life.
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Eluana Englaro, The Terri Schiavo of Italy