Category Archives: Massachusetts Medical Society

Massachusetts Medical Society Announces Opposition to Legalization of Assisted Suicide (No on 2)

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Last Friday, September 14, the Massachusetts Medical Society announced its opposition to ballot question 2 – in which a ‘yes’ vote would legalize physician-assisted suicide in that state.  Below is a link and the announcement in its entirety.  This is a very welcome development! Question 2: Prescribing Medication to End Life September 14, 2012 The … Continue reading Massachusetts Medical Society Announces Opposition to Legalization of Assisted Suicide (No on 2) →

RELEASE: Disability Rights Group Announces Opposition to Massachusetts Assisted Suicide Initiative

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RELEASE: Disability Rights Group Announces Opposition  to Massachusetts Assisted Suicide Initiative Boston, MA (PRWEB) December 09, 2011  On Thursday, December 8 at 12:30 p.m. at the Massachusetts State House, disability rights advocates, speaking as part of a new group they are calling Second Thoughts, publicly announced their opposition to a proposed assisted suicide 2012 ballot … Continue reading RELEASE: Disability Rights Group Announces Opposition to Massachusetts Assisted Suicide Initiative →

Massachusetts: Good News on Mass. Medical Society – Organization reaffirms opposition to assisted suicide

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As readers of this blog know, there is currently a drive in Massachusetts to put legalization of assisted suicide on the ballot next fall.  Naturally, there has been a lot of concern regarding diversity in a coalition opposing the legalization of assisted suicide in that state.  One source of concern has been whether or not … Continue reading Massachusetts: Good News on Mass. Medical Society – Organization reaffirms opposition to assisted suicide →