As 2022 draws to an end, Public Discourse will take a short vacation, with new essays appearing in the new year. In the meantime, here is a Public Discourse Christmas classic that we hope you’ll enjoy. If you appreciate the work that PD does throughout the year, please consider making a donation to our matching campaign. Give $250 or more, and you’ll receive an invitation to a private conference call Columba University Medical School’s Dr. Lydia Dudgale discussing latest controversies on physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia.