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Disability Panelists Explain Opposition to Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide at Washington State University Event

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Last night (April 23), three disability experts/activists/advocates addressed an audience of several hundred people at Washington State University (from the April 23 WSU Release): PULLMAN, Wash.—A panel of disability experts will discuss the issues around legalizing euthanasia during “Euthanasia: A Disability Perspective” 7-9 p.m. April 23 in Todd 116 in the Washington State University campus. … Continue reading Disability Panelists Explain Opposition to Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide at Washington State University Event →

“Public Education” about PWDs hits new low with “Ransom Notes” campaign

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As I was busy digging my way through my accumulated email and phone messages this week, I got a call from Ari Ne’eman, president of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). Ari was looking for sign-ons to a letter protesting a new “public education” effort launched by the N.Y.U. Child Study Center. The campaign is … Continue reading “Public Education” about PWDs hits new low with “Ransom Notes” campaign →

Transhumanist Suggests Doctor’s Suicide Was “Wrought” by Disability Activists

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This latest confirms my impression that transhumanists have an overrepresentation of bottom-feeders and generally sleazy characters. The latest blog posting of George Dvorsky brings even his performance to a new low. Before I get into the latest post of his, a little history is in order. Dvorsky was the source of the quote about “Ashley … Continue reading Transhumanist Suggests Doctor’s Suicide Was “Wrought” by Disability Activists →

Bob Kafka Replies to Robert Fine’s Defense of Texas “Futility”

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The current issue of the New England Journal of Medicine features a letter from Robert L. Fine, M.D. in response to a harsh critique of the Texas Advance Directives Act by Robert T. Truog, M.D. Truog’s Tackling Medical Futility in Texas is freely available (although it might require free registration). Here is an excerpt from … Continue reading Bob Kafka Replies to Robert Fine’s Defense of Texas “Futility” →

ADAPT in Chicago – Day 3 of Protests

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12:00 pm Central For Immediate Release:September 12, 2007 Contact:Bob Kafka (512) 431-4085Marsha Katz (406) 544-9504Gary Arnold (773) 425-2536 ADAPT Visits AFSCME Offices, Demands They Stop Trampling on the Rights of People with Disabilities and the Elderly Where: 29 North Whacker Drive, Chicago IL 60606When: Now ADAPT has requested that the American Federation of State, County … Continue reading ADAPT in Chicago – Day 3 of Protests →