In case you’re wondering, the Final Exit Network and its “work” was never a secret. In fact, they got a big boost of publicity nearly a year ago, from NY Times Health columnist Jane E. Brody. The column – and her promotion of Final Exit Network – was addressed in this blog: After laying out … Continue reading NY Times Columnist Promoted Final Exit Network and Gave Contact Info
The latest AP story on the Final Exit Network investigation is out. This link is to SignonSanDiego.com: Barbara Coombs Lee, president of the national advocacy group Compassion and Choices, said prosecuting assisted suicide only drives it underground. “It’s not the way to make it safe. The plastic bag is sort of the end-of-life equivalent of … Continue reading AP Story Quotes NDY on Final Exit Network
This story just broke last night, but it keeps growing. I am sure there will be further updates to share in the days ahead: From the Atlanta-Journal Constitution: The death had been planned for months, authorities say. Two helium tanks were purchased, along with an “exit bag,” or hood to be placed over the suicidal … Continue reading Four in “Final Exit Network” Arrested in Georgia Sting Operation
A couple of people have contacted me to point out the Eluana Englaro tragedy in Italy – a tragedy that has played out over the past few weeks. Englaro, who died yesterday, was at a center of a life-and-death dispute that involved her father, the Italian courts, Italian legislators, Italy’s president and prime minister, and … Continue reading Italy: Eluana Englaro is Dead – Questions Remain
Yesterday, I wrote about Good Morning America‘s fawning rollout of John West and his memoir, “The Last Goodnights.” In the book, he claims to have facilitated/aided the suicides of both his father and mother about ten years ago. It turns out that West’s lone publicity tour is looking more like a bandwagon. Today, I found … Continue reading Barbara Coombs-Lee and “Compassion” Join “Last Goodnights” Book Promotion
