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Archdiocese of Boston Newspaper Features Interview with ‘Second Thoughts’ Director John Kelly

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The online version of The Pilot – “the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston” – published an article focusing on ‘Second Thoughts‘ and featuring a long interview with the organization’s director, John Kelly. Disabilities group has ‘Second Thoughts’ on assisted suicide By Christopher S. Pineo   BOSTON — A group of Massachusetts residents with … Continue reading Archdiocese of Boston Newspaper Features Interview with ‘Second Thoughts’ Director John Kelly →

Pennsylvania: Another Reporter Takes a Deeper Look at Elderly Homicide-Suicides

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Last September, this blog discussed an article from a Pennsylvania newspaper that took a thoughtful, in-depth look at the tragically growing trend of elderly homicide/suicides.  When that story was written, there had been three such cases in the state since June of that year. The number is now up to at least 6 in the … Continue reading Pennsylvania: Another Reporter Takes a Deeper Look at Elderly Homicide-Suicides →

‘Second Thoughts’ Director John Kelly in Boston Globe Article on Assisted Suicide Referendum

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Yesterday’s (April 29) edition of the Boston Globe featured a long article about some of the issues and players central to November elections in Massachusetts when voters will decide whether or not to legalize assisted suicide in their state. The good news is that John Kelly, director of Second Thoughts – people with disabilities opposed … Continue reading ‘Second Thoughts’ Director John Kelly in Boston Globe Article on Assisted Suicide Referendum →

Vermont – Senate Votes Down Latest Attempt at Assisted Suicide Passage

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On Thursday, April 12, the Vermont Senate engaged in a two-hour debate over a provision to legalize assisted suicide that was attached to a bill banning those under 18 from using tanning salons.  After the debate, the Senate voted against allowing the rider to the tanning bill by a vote of 18 to 11. Here’s … Continue reading Vermont – Senate Votes Down Latest Attempt at Assisted Suicide Passage →

Huffpo: Excellent Article on Elderly Homicide/Suicide

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Today’s Huffington Post features an article by Elizabeth Marquardt, who blogs regularly at Family Scholars, which is part of the Institute for American Values. Ms. Marquardt covers an issue familiar to readers of this blog – the growing and alarming phenomenon of elderly homicide/suicides – older men killing their wives and then killing themselves.  This … Continue reading Huffpo: Excellent Article on Elderly Homicide/Suicide →