When I read about the #AssistedDyingBill I am reminded of the 1988 presidential election where Democrat Massachusetts Governor Mike Dukakis was asked whether he would support the death penalty should his wife be raped and murdered
His answer was attributed, in no small part, to his loss to George HW Bush in the election.
It was seen as cold, unemotional and bereft of empathy and dispassionate.
Despite being a considered view in keeping with his long held principles.
