We Don't Matter

We Don’t Matter

We’re just a brick in the wall I Bill Vassilopoulos

In order to legalize killing your own citizens, you need a convincing narrative. Presenting young adults with terminal illnesses as irreversible cases to gain public sympathy is all that’s needed to crack open the door—like a greasy salesman with a foot in it. That is essentially what happened when the Supreme Court of Canada struck down the prohibition on assisted dying in its 2015 Carter v. Canada decision, with the ruling taking effect in 2016.

How did a country once loved by most of the world for the kindness and generosity of its people decide it’s acceptable to end the lives of nearly 100,000 of its citizens through Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)? It’s like we don’t matter anymore.

Let me be clear: I understand and empathize with the argument that watching someone suffer in agony is heartbreaking. I get that—and I agree. But using that suffering as an excuse to justify the killing of vulnerable people—those living with disabilities, financial hardship, homelessness, mental health struggles, the scars of military service, or even children over the age of 12 without parental consent—means admitting that Canada has lost its moral compass.

Claiming that we must "save money" in our failing healthcare system by legalizing death as a solution is not healthcare—it’s surrender. It’s the creation of a system and a culture that views death as an answer to life’s difficulties. Right now, Canada has lost more citizens to MAiD than the number of soldiers who died in both World War I and World War II combined. We cannot continue down this path.

Canada will soon face pressure to implement digital IDs. When that happens—whether through legislation or force—our healthcare system will instantly analyze our entire medical history and decide whether we qualify for life-saving-care or are classified as end-of-life. In seconds, a screen will display our records and calculate our value to the system we’re connected to. In that moment, the question will no longer be who we are, but whether we are worth the resources.

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In the book, you’ll read powerful stories from people who walk alongside those struggling with life, as well as from those who have lost loved ones to suicide. I also share my personal story of how I survived a suicide attempt, and I’m deeply thankful to be here today by the grace of God.

If you’re struggling today, I want you to know that you do matter in this world, and you are not just a brick in the wall like the song says from Pink Floyd's iconic song "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2," from their 1979 album The Wall.

Friends, You are irreplaceable, you are unrepeatable, and you are highly valued. Keep looking up—your Savior is closer than you might think. Please take a moment to read the gospel of John, especially John 3:16.

Warmly, your friend,
Bill Vassilopoulos