I can’t explain the feelings that go through me when Robert Latimer surfaces in the news again. Robert Latimer’s murder of his daughter Tracy was pivotal in getting my attention directed at the euthanasia movement and in providing a solid foundation for my opposition to the movement. Even though it looks like I haven’t written … Continue reading Robert Latimer – Murderer of Daughter Tracy Latimer – In the News Again
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?
On September 1, the Missoulian published a story that is becoming all-too-familiar, titled “Fire investigation reveals ‘mercy killing in Libby“: An investigation into a house fire in northwestern Montana took a grisly turn when authorities discovered the elderly couple living there were involved in a murder-suicide that police say was meant to be a mercy … Continue reading Assisted Suicide Advocates Advance Exploitation of Elderly Murder/Suicides for Political Gain
The Los Angeles Times published a long obituary in the Sunday (August 15) edition of the paper. Here are the first three paragraphs of the obit: Unable to use his hands because of a childhood bout with polio, Paul K. Longmore wrote his first book by punching a keyboard with a pen he held in … Continue reading Two More Tributes to Paul Longmore
A later story by Sue Epstein has been published in the New Jersey Star-Ledger. This article is a little more detailed than the first and includes a brief comment by Anne Studholme, who represented NDY and our co-amici. The Wall Street Journal also published an article about the decision, written by Suzanne Sataline.New Jersey Today … Continue reading New Jersey: More Coverage/Commentary on Betancourt Ruling
