Yesterday, February 28th, the NH House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on a “Death With Dignity” Bill. The outcome was not to the sponsors’ liking. From the Union Leader: CONCORD – It should’ve been called the “Live Free or Die Free” bill, Rep. Charles Weed said of his bill to allow the terminally ill to … Continue reading NH: After Hearing on Assisted Suicide Bill, Sponsor Says Bill is “DOA”
Back in November last year, I was contacted by a reporter at Milwaukee Magazine in preparation for a feature story on a local elderly couple who had allegedly died through a “suicide pact.” I succeeded in a few things during our conversation: Made the point that if the death was a suicide pact, it was … Continue reading Milwaukee Magazine: NDY featured in profile of elderly couple who died through a suspected suicide pact
Well, whatever else you can say about Scott Foster, Communication Director of Communications at the Hawaii Death with Dignity Society, he churns out an op-ed pretty quickly. Like lots of communications folks, he regurgitates stuff he’s written elsewhere, but every once in awhile he introduces some new gem and there are several items of interest … Continue reading “Interesting” Op-ed by PR Guy for Hawaii Death With Dignity Society
Sorry to all for the short notice, but no sooner is a skirmish in the Hawaii battle won (as distinguished from the battle or the war, so we can’t get complacent0, but the Montana Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing tomorrow (February 9) on two bills related to assisted suicide. Here’s a short summary … Continue reading Montana Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Pro and Con Assisted Suicide Bills Will Be Webcast Feb 9, 2011
(Image above – Disability Rights Advocate/Activist Michael Tada testifying against Senate Bill 803, which would legalize assisted suicide in Hawaii.) From the Star Advertiser: After citing numerous examples of loved ones who outlived a doctor’s terminal diagnosis or of their own victory over suicidal depression, opponents of a proposal to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Hawaii … Continue reading Hawaii Senate Panel Votes to Hold Assisted Suicide Bill in Committee – No Broader Legislative Action Anticipated
