Category Archives: assisted suicide

New Press Release from ‘No on 2’ (Mass.) – State Rep. John Rogers (D-Norwood) says ‘No’ to Ballot Question 2

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New Press Release from NoOn2, (The image above is a graphic rendering of “No on 2”) For Immediate Release September 26, 2012 Contact: Tim Rosales 617.902.0662   State Rep. John Rogers (D-Norwood) says ‘No’ to Ballot Question 2 “particularly concerned about issues like cost-cutting, no requirement for a psychiatric evaluation…”   Boston – Adding his … Continue reading New Press Release from ‘No on 2’ (Mass.) – State Rep. John Rogers (D-Norwood) says ‘No’ to Ballot Question 2 →

Press Release (Mass.) Disability Rights leaders reach out to Elizabeth Warren regarding ‘No On 2’

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For Immediate Release September 25, 2012 Contact: Tim Rosales 617-902-0662     Disability Rights leaders reach out to Elizabeth Warren regarding ‘No On 2’ Ask to meet and discuss reasons why many progressives oppose assisted suicide     Boston, MA – State and national disability rights/social justice advocates are asking Massachusetts United States Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren to meet about … Continue reading Press Release (Mass.) Disability Rights leaders reach out to Elizabeth Warren regarding ‘No On 2’ →

‘Second Thoughts’ Director John Kelly Debated Assisted Suicide Advocate Marcia Angell on WBUR (MA)

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We’re told that there will be another exchange on WBUR between John Kelly and Dr. Marcia Angell on Monday (9/24) on WBUR’s morning edition,twice. It will either run during the 5 AM/7 AM hours, or 6 AM/8 AM hours. Primer: Pro And Con On Mass. Assisted Suicide Ballot Measure Con and pro: John Kelly, disabilities … Continue reading ‘Second Thoughts’ Director John Kelly Debated Assisted Suicide Advocate Marcia Angell on WBUR (MA) →

Massachusetts Medical Society Announces Opposition to Legalization of Assisted Suicide (No on 2)

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Last Friday, September 14, the Massachusetts Medical Society announced its opposition to ballot question 2 – in which a ‘yes’ vote would legalize physician-assisted suicide in that state.  Below is a link and the announcement in its entirety.  This is a very welcome development! Question 2: Prescribing Medication to End Life September 14, 2012 The … Continue reading Massachusetts Medical Society Announces Opposition to Legalization of Assisted Suicide (No on 2) →

Dr. Thomas Szasz Dies at Age 92, Critic of Coercion and Psychiatry

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In the animal kingdom, the rule is, eat or be eaten; in the human kingdom, define or be defined. – Thomas Szasz Strictly speaking, assisted suicide is an oxymoron. –Thomas Szasz From the NY Times: Thomas Szasz, a psychiatrist whose 1961 book “The Myth of Mental Illness” questioned the legitimacy of his field and provided … Continue reading Dr. Thomas Szasz Dies at Age 92, Critic of Coercion and Psychiatry →