Letter from Denmark
Dear Editor,
We have been made aware of the case made against
Dr Robert Weitzel, in Utah. Facts surrounding this case in no way
support the discussion of euthanasia, as no active assistance toward the
demise of the 5 patients exists. Moreover, various phases of the case, i.e.
the refusal of legal assistance to Dr Weitzel, the active obfuscation and
fraudulent inadmission of relevant testimony by an expert witness
recruited by the prosecution, in so many ways attests more to the well known
reputation of the American legal standards outside the USA. Here, I address
the commonly held international opinion, that cases in the United
States are something that can be either "bought," or will in
great degree depend on the underlying agenda of competitive interests,
that have little to do with an open search for the truth in a particular
case. This case seems to be about winning, or upholding a particular
position, rather than a search and exposure of the truth.
The fact that representatives of the State-appointed
prosecution deliberately hid expert comments and opinions opposed to their
case is an outrage, and would be considered so anywhere. But, that dogma
and political bias continues to predicate the interpretation of legal
structure, putting men and their opinions above the law, and contorting the
law rather than seeking a just exposure of the facts and truths behind this
doctor's professional behavior - especially in light of the decisions made
by the families of the patient's involved - this can only attest to the fact
the the moral fibre, and ethical standards of this particular legal venue
and case, stretches the imagination and makes us ashamed to call ourselves
Americans abroad.
Sincerely,
Brian Burr
CEO
Scandinavian Asset Management A/S
Copenhagen, Denmark