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
From today’s edition of the Wisconsin State Journal: Two days before Gov. Scott Walker won election, a gigantic splash rippled across the lagoon of Lake Mendota. Bystanders ran to the lagoon, calling 911 on their cell phones. Seconds later fire trucks and emergency vehicles soared across Northport Drive, sirens blaring. As local television reporters appeared … Continue reading Steven Salmon: Wisconsin budget cuts will hurt the disabled
Some people might have figured that it was possible that Rep. Steve Vaillancourt might have been simply blowing off steam when he was quoted in the March 1st Union Leader as having said: “If it were up to me, I would say anybody should be able to end their life,” he said snapping his fingers, … Continue reading NH: More on Steve Vaillancourt, Libertarian/Tea Party and Incrementalist/Slippery Slope Strategies
