Category Archives: “death with dignity”

Cathy Ludlum’s Letter Published: Crossing the Line on Assisted Suicide

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Second Thoughts Connecticut leader Cathy Ludlum’s letter was published in the Hartford Courant on Sunday, May 2nd. This letter is part of discussions following the death of the state’s assisted suicide bill in the General Assembly Judiciary Committee. Crossing line on ‘aid-in-dying’ bill There is nothing wrong with vigorous debate. People have strong opinions, and … Continue reading Cathy Ludlum’s Letter Published: Crossing the Line on Assisted Suicide →

Anita Cameron Testified On Opposition To Assisted Suicide Bills In BIPOC Communities

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Anita Cameron, NDY’s Director of Minority Outreach, testified to the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee at its Zoom hearing on the state’s assisted suicide bill on Monday, April 26. In a brief two-and-a-half minutes, she shared her mother’s story of a very mistaken medical prognosis as well as opposition to assisted suicide in communities of … Continue reading Anita Cameron Testified On Opposition To Assisted Suicide Bills In BIPOC Communities →

John Kelly’s Compelling Testimony Opposing Rhode Island Assisted Suicide Bill S0775

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John Kelly testified to the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee at its Zoom hearing on the state’s assisted suicide bill on Monday, April 26. Members of the public who testified were severely limited in the time allowed, so below is John’s excellent full written testimony, which is well worth the read. [Tomorrow, we will post … Continue reading John Kelly’s Compelling Testimony Opposing Rhode Island Assisted Suicide Bill S0775 →

Second Thoughts CT Protests Conflation of Assisted Suicide and Abortion Issues

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In response to a rally sponsored by the Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference, Second Thoughts Connecticut held a counter protest objecting to the Catholic group’s linking of support for pregnancy care centers with opposition to assisted suicide. According to Second Thoughts CT’s press release: Stephen Mendelsohn, a member of Second Thoughts Connecticut, said, “By mixing … Continue reading Second Thoughts CT Protests Conflation of Assisted Suicide and Abortion Issues →

Joan Cavanagh: State needs health care, not “death with dignity”

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[Published in the CTPost on April 1, 2021, and New Haven Register April 3.] State needs health care, not “death with dignity” Joan Cavanagh Apr 1, 2021 Anyone who has been with loved ones facing serious, painful illness will empathize deeply with the testimonies in Ed Stannard’s Sunday, March 21 article. I have. And I … Continue reading Joan Cavanagh: State needs health care, not “death with dignity” →