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Emotional fragility seems to be the theme of today's newsletter. From Canada, Barbara Lilley writes about "the snowflake generation", millennials who shudder at reproach and criticism. And from France, we report on a terrible decision by an important court based on the angst of women who had abortions. In an era when emotions seem to be more important than reasoned debate, wounded feelings have become a powerful weapon. Especially when they are the feelings of powerful people.

Michael Cook 
Editor 
MERCATORNET

Netherlands offers euthanasia for alcoholics By Michael Cook It's certainly less bother than a 12-step program in Alcoholics Anonymous Read the full article

Facebook’s problem is more complicated than fake news By R. Kelly Garrett Facebook reinforces people’s political identity, furthering an already large partisan divide. But it's not deliberate. Read the full article

This grossly offensive video has been banned in France. Watch it if you dare By Michael Cook Why? It features happy Down syndrome children Read the full article

Poor, poor snowflake generation! By Barbara Lilley Why are so many millennials so emotionally fragile? Read the full article

Modelling Down syndrome: how advertisers are responding to a cause By Carolyn Moynihan With a bit of help from millennials and moms. Read the full article

Doctor Strange By Laura Cotta Ramosino Benedict Cumberbatch is well cast as an unusual Marvel character. Read the full article

Is departing from clinical guidelines always wrong? By Margaret Somerville Doctors are not car mechanics with a repair manual that must be followed. Read the full article

Don’t let assisted suicide come to the nation’s capital By Richard M. Doerflinger Washington DC moves to adopt the most dangerous law yet. Read the full article

How to marry the right person By Betsy Kerekes Five tips to get you started on the path to a happy marriage. Read the full article

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