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John Kelly Talks About the Tim Bowers Case

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On December 5, 2013, NDY’s John Kelly talked about the Tim Bowers case during public comments he provided by telephone to the National Council on Disability.  Bowers is the Indiana hunter who was injured in a fall and died the next day when he told doctors to stop life support.  John requested the Council’s help … Continue reading John Kelly Talks About the Tim Bowers Case →

Bill Peace and Stephen Kuusisto React to “The Crucifixion of Thomas Young” by Chris Hedges

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Until last week, I’d never heard of Thomas Young.  But on March 13, Bill Peace published a disturbing post on his Bad Cripple Blog, titled “Thomas Young and Suicide: All the Wrong Questions Asked.“: I have not thought about Thomas Young in quite some time. He was featured in the 2007 documentary Body of War … Continue reading Bill Peace and Stephen Kuusisto React to “The Crucifixion of Thomas Young” by Chris Hedges →