Category Archives: assisted suicide

Is Illinois next on the list for the multi-state investigation of Final Exit Network?

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The recent articles on the multi-state investigation of Final Exit Network (FEN) list nine states in the ongoing investigation: The GBI is now leading a wide-ranging investigation into the ring, which has led to raids in nine states. Authorities say they have searched 14 sites in Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado and … Continue reading Is Illinois next on the list for the multi-state investigation of Final Exit Network? →

NY Times Columnist Promoted Final Exit Network and Gave Contact Info

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In case you’re wondering, the Final Exit Network and its “work” was never a secret. In fact, they got a big boost of publicity nearly a year ago, from NY Times Health columnist Jane E. Brody. The column – and her promotion of Final Exit Network – was addressed in this blog: After laying out … Continue reading NY Times Columnist Promoted Final Exit Network and Gave Contact Info →

AP Story Quotes NDY on Final Exit Network

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The latest AP story on the Final Exit Network investigation is out. This link is to SignonSanDiego.com: Barbara Coombs Lee, president of the national advocacy group Compassion and Choices, said prosecuting assisted suicide only drives it underground. “It’s not the way to make it safe. The plastic bag is sort of the end-of-life equivalent of … Continue reading AP Story Quotes NDY on Final Exit Network →

Good News: Hawaii legislature shelves assisted suicide legislation – for now

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In addition to the situations in Montana and New Hampshire, there’s been considerable concern of a renewed effort to reintroduce and pass a bill that would legalize assisted suicide in Hawaii. According to the Honolulu Advertiser, that isn’t going happen – for now, anyway: HONOLULU — The Hawaii Legislature will not take up a proposal … Continue reading Good News: Hawaii legislature shelves assisted suicide legislation – for now →

New Hampshire: Testimony Against Assisted Suicide Bill at House Judiciary Committee

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Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee of the New Hampshire legislature held a hearing on a bill that would legalize assisted suicide in that state. Diane Coleman, founder and President of Not Dead Yet, wrote about it on the Center for Disability Rights blog yesterday: Many people know that CDR is active in advocacy on the … Continue reading New Hampshire: Testimony Against Assisted Suicide Bill at House Judiciary Committee →