I really should have posted this over the weekend, but got waylaid by the usual parade of mundane but demanding household tasks that tend to occupy that timeblock. On Saturday, September 19, ADAPT activists from around the country converged on Washington, DC for several days of political advocacy and direct action. Here’s how ADAPT’s September … Continue reading ADAPT is in DC! How to Follow the Action(s)
Hopefully, a lot of regular readers have become familiar with Bill Peace’s Bad Cripple Blog. I think I’ve excerpted, reacted to or just plain pointed to his blog more than anyone else’s – check out this link for the NDY posts in which he’s been featured in some way. Bill’s blog went silent for almost … Continue reading Down But Not Out: Bill Peace (Bad Cripple Blog)
Remember George Exoo? Check out the link above for a reminder. He’s the founder of the “Compassionate Chaplaincy” and claims to have aided in over 100 suicides. According to the documentary by Jon Ronson, “Reverend Death,” Exoo’s phone number was given out by other so-called “right to die” groups – if the caller was someone … Continue reading George Exoo Resurfaces – Plans for Swiss-like “suicide tourism” at death house in North Carolina?
Time for a little humor. I’m ready for it, even if no one else is. It happens that today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Big Deal. If anyone reading this wonders why there’s no excitement or enthusiasm about the day here, check out the blog entry for last year’s suicide prevention day. Wesley Smith has … Continue reading Satire Alert: “The Spoof” Says Alan Simpson Wants to Eliminate Suicide Prevention for Seniors and Veterans
You can’t make up stuff like this. Having been on the “assisted suicide/euthanasia/better dead than disabled” beat for more years than I want to recall, I get to the point where I figure I’ve seen just about every ridiculous thing that could possibly be thrown into the pro-euthanasia mix. Boy, was I wrong. Meet Dr. … Continue reading Tales of the Weird – A Vet Weighs in On Katrina Hospital Killings
