Category Archives: assisted suicide

Associated Press Misreports German “Right to Die” Court Decision – and Issues Very Belated Correction

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On June 25th, the Associated Press distributed a story about a “right to die” court decision in Germany.  It ran under the headline of  “Germany: Assisted suicide OK if patient consents.”  The content of the headline alone should have rung some alarm bells, since the headline implies something was done to “the patient” who gave … Continue reading Associated Press Misreports German “Right to Die” Court Decision – and Issues Very Belated Correction →

Using and Promoting Change of Language to Make the Objectionable Acceptable

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Last week, I happened to be watching The Ed Show on MSNBC.  Thankfully, the host – who I think is trying to be a liberal imitation of Sean Hannity – was on vacation.  Christopher Hayes, Washington editor of  The Nation, was subbing for the regular host. I was kind of paying half-attention, getting ready for … Continue reading Using and Promoting Change of Language to Make the Objectionable Acceptable →

Connecticut: No Appeal in ‘Aid in Dying’ Case

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Good news and appropriate headline from the Hartford Courant: No Appeal in ‘Aid in Dying’ Case I’d like to think that the editors at the paper used the scare quotes on purpose.  Superior Court Judge Julia Aurigemma consistently framed the term that way in her decision to dismiss the case.  The article gives an indication … Continue reading Connecticut: No Appeal in ‘Aid in Dying’ Case →

Reporter Succeeds in Getting Two Suicide Prevention Organizations to Comment on Final Exit Network Billboard!

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Regular readers of this blog might remember that last September – during Suicide Prevention Week – this blog blasted suicide prevention organizations for their silence on all the positive press coverage of the Final Exit Network (FEN).  The coverage included approval of suicides for people who are old, ill or disabled. For good measure, virtually … Continue reading Reporter Succeeds in Getting Two Suicide Prevention Organizations to Comment on Final Exit Network Billboard! →

Final Exit Network Starts Billboard Campaign

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Many readers of this blog are probably already aware that the Final Exit Network (FEN) has put up a promotional billboard in San Francisco.  The group promises to erect more in New Jersey and Florida.  There hasn’t been a great deal of attention paid to the group and the billboard as of yet, but what … Continue reading Final Exit Network Starts Billboard Campaign →