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New Press Release from ‘No on 2’ (Mass.) – State Rep. John Rogers (D-Norwood) says ‘No’ to Ballot Question 2

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New Press Release from NoOn2, (The image above is a graphic rendering of “No on 2”) For Immediate Release September 26, 2012 Contact: Tim Rosales 617.902.0662   State Rep. John Rogers (D-Norwood) says ‘No’ to Ballot Question 2 “particularly concerned about issues like cost-cutting, no requirement for a psychiatric evaluation…”   Boston – Adding his … Continue reading New Press Release from ‘No on 2’ (Mass.) – State Rep. John Rogers (D-Norwood) says ‘No’ to Ballot Question 2 →

‘Second Thoughts’ Director John Kelly Debated Assisted Suicide Advocate Marcia Angell on WBUR (MA)

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We’re told that there will be another exchange on WBUR between John Kelly and Dr. Marcia Angell on Monday (9/24) on WBUR’s morning edition,twice. It will either run during the 5 AM/7 AM hours, or 6 AM/8 AM hours. Primer: Pro And Con On Mass. Assisted Suicide Ballot Measure Con and pro: John Kelly, disabilities … Continue reading ‘Second Thoughts’ Director John Kelly Debated Assisted Suicide Advocate Marcia Angell on WBUR (MA) →

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) →

‘Second Thoughts’ Director John Kelly in Boston Globe Article on Assisted Suicide Referendum

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Yesterday’s (April 29) edition of the Boston Globe featured a long article about some of the issues and players central to November elections in Massachusetts when voters will decide whether or not to legalize assisted suicide in their state. The good news is that John Kelly, director of Second Thoughts – people with disabilities opposed … Continue reading ‘Second Thoughts’ Director John Kelly in Boston Globe Article on Assisted Suicide Referendum →