I’ll admit I’ve been kind of surprised that Kevorkian hasn’t been out on the road doing speaking gigs. In fact, until the last week, the only one scheduled was at the University of Florida, which has been postponed due to the infamous “don’t taser me, bro” incident at an appearance by Senator John Kerry. It … Continue reading Kevorkian “dying” – again
Yesterday, I linked to an editorial from the San Jose Mercury News and commented on it. Today’s paper features a response essay by Teresa Favuzzi. Favuzzi is the executive director of the California Foundation for Independent Living. Excerpts: For the past few years the Mercury News has consistently opined for the legalization of assisted suicide. … Continue reading Response to Mercury News Editorial by Ex. Dir. of Calif. Foundation for Independent Living
I’m back in the office for at least today. Comments are caught up on the blog. Catching up with email, an item from Monday, October 22nd caught my eye. It’s from the NY Times Health Blog. Columnist Tara Parker-Pope lays out a scenario that will be familiar to readers of this blog in “When Doctors … Continue reading NY Times Blog: “When Doctors Steal Hope” (and more)
Things are a little behind here, in terms of posting and commenting on news items. On Sunday, September 16th, Diane Coleman and Steve Gold were quoted in a Seattle Times article titled “Some favor slower right to die for paralyzed.” Not the best title, but a predictable one. An alternative and accurate title might have … Continue reading Diane Coleman and Steve Gold in Seattle Times Story
