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ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) is something I have been personally aware of for quite some time, but not in the way it is now labelled as ASMR. ASMR has been described by some as Musical Frisson (the sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear; a thrill) - the chills you get while listening to music. It has become a phenomenon around the world, and is extremely popular, especially in the short version of YouTube videos (e.g., Tik Tok). ASMR was first coined by Jennifer Allen in a Facebook post in 2010, after participating in online health forums about this sensory experience. She created the term to describe the tingling, relaxing feeling experienced by some people (it is estimated somewhere between 10-20% of people experience ASMR) when they encounter certain triggers, such as crumpling paper, turning pages, rain, whispering, typing, tapping. Experts in ASMR suggest that there are 4 main triggers in ASMR - whispering, personal attention, crisp sounds and slow movement...

 I was reading recently about the Groningen (the 'g' is silent) Protocol. It was mentioned as part of the situation in the Netherlands regarding euthanasia. I wasn't shocked (and that shocked me!). It was written about in such a cavalier way and mentioned as just part of the normal legislative framework of ending human life, (not just any human life, but ending the life of a country's newest and most vulnerable citizens!). Even though I was shocked that I wasn't shocked, I sort of understood. It seems to me that the Protocol was put in place to protect doctors from being sued for, what might be perceived by some, as medical negligence. I understand that too. I understand also about new-borns with severe medical diagnosis. But there is a gaping hole in legislation such as this...and this is when I begin to weep. I weep for these precious babies that are seen as disposable. Where are the laws protecting the intentional taking of any human life? Where are those who are...