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RESEARCH – Study finds that antisocial personality traits linked to embracing utilitarian ethics – (like those promoted by Peter Singer)

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I suspect most readers of this blog are familiar with Peter Singer – mostly through his views on infanticide and euthanasia.  Many others are already familiar with his book Animal Liberation – a book that served as the first inspiration for many who are now in the animal rights movement. Singer’s worldview – and the … Continue reading RESEARCH – Study finds that antisocial personality traits linked to embracing utilitarian ethics – (like those promoted by Peter Singer) →

Pennsylvania: Unusually Thoughtful and Informative Article On Elderly Homicide-Suicides

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According to reporter Jo Ciavaglia, the murder-suicide described in this article is “at least the third in Pennsylvania involving an elderly couple reported since June.” Maybe that’s what inspired Ms Ciavaglia to reach out to some sources that are most often ignored in coverage of these cases. Here is an excerpt from Murder-suicides among elderly … Continue reading Pennsylvania: Unusually Thoughtful and Informative Article On Elderly Homicide-Suicides →

Peter Singer: Latest Lecture Recommends Rationing Health Care on the Back of Disabled People

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Last week, Peter Singer continued his longstanding vendetta against people with disabilities in a public lecture at Princeton University: Peter Singer, a professor with the University Center for Human Values, presented a talk on “Rationing Health Care” on Tuesday. The event, open to the public, was sponsored by the Student Bioethics Forum. Currently, the United … Continue reading Peter Singer: Latest Lecture Recommends Rationing Health Care on the Back of Disabled People →

Dark Humor Weekend, Part 1 – Euthanasia Comedy Sketch from “Your Bad Self”

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Regular reader are familiar with this blog’s occasional visits to humor, comedy and satire dealing with NDY-related topics. Due to some searching I did this morning, we’re having our first “Dark Humor Weekend.” The first offering is a terrific send-up of the all-too-familiar portrayal of “sympathetic” family members who facilitate the suicides of their spouses.  … Continue reading Dark Humor Weekend, Part 1 – Euthanasia Comedy Sketch from “Your Bad Self” →