Category Archives: obitiatry

Dr. Thomas Szasz Dies at Age 92, Critic of Coercion and Psychiatry

In the animal kingdom, the rule is, eat or be eaten; in the human kingdom, define or be defined. – Thomas Szasz Strictly speaking, assisted suicide is an oxymoron. –Thomas Szasz From the NY Times: Thomas Szasz, a psychiatrist whose 1961 book “The Myth of Mental Illness” questioned the legitimacy of his field and provided … Continue reading Dr. Thomas Szasz Dies at Age 92, Critic of Coercion and Psychiatry

Time Magazine – Sloppy and Inaccurate Kevorkian Obit Written by News Director in “Person of the Year” Issue

I’m sure this won’t be the last of these articles now that we’re at the end of the year, but Time Magazine has printed an obituary for Jack Kevorkian in its “Fond Farewells” section in its “Person of the Year” issue.  The obit was originally written back in June of this year and was written … Continue reading Time Magazine – Sloppy and Inaccurate Kevorkian Obit Written by News Director in “Person of the Year” Issue

A little bit about the REAL Jack Kevorkian – In His Own Words

It seems that a fair number of people are surprised – even stunned – that me or any disabled person has anything at all bad to say about Kevorkian.  The fact is, as a spoof.com writer put it, most supporters of Jack Kevorkian are “f–king uninformed idiot(s)”. I think that’s a fair label for people … Continue reading A little bit about the REAL Jack Kevorkian – In His Own Words