There are other ways to promote the premature deaths of old, ill and disabled people other than assisted suicide, euthanasia, and “futility” policies. One way is to chop away at their health care. From the Wall Street Journal: John McCain would pay for his health plan with major reductions to Medicare and Medicaid, a top … Continue reading Catching Up: McCain Gives Us Fair Warning on Medicare and Medicaid Cuts
At first, I was really excited when I received email announcing Senator Joe Biden’s introduction of the Crime Victims with Disabilities Act – which reportedly occured yesterday, October 1st. Unfortunately, except for the attached word document I received, and an email copy of a press release from the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), … Continue reading Biden Introduces “Crime Victims with Disabilities Act” – but isn’t putting the word out at his Senate Website
Yesterday, I was occupied getting action alerts out by email during the ADAPT visits to Congress. Today’s press release from ADAPT will catch everyone up on yesterday’s activities: For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 17, 2008For information Contact:Randy Alexander (901) 359-4982Marsha Katz (406) 544-9504http://www.adapt.org/http://www.duhcity.org/ 50 Arrested as ADAPT Takes Affordable, Accessible Housing Crisis to Congress Washington, D.C.—From their … Continue reading ADAPT Visited Congress Yesterday – 50 Arrested
This came via several people: ADAPTers are currently in John McCain’s national headquarters, blocking the doors and chanting. ADAPT is demanding that the staff relay the housing platform directly to McCain, they are refusing, Police are on the scene. You can support the ADAPTers by calling McCain’s HQ and telling them that you want John … Continue reading Scene at McCain HQ is Escalating and ADAPT is Asking for Help
This comes to me from Ari Ne’eman, who received the word from ADAPT organizer/activist Amber Smock: FYI, ADAPTers have struck McCain campaign headquarters in Crystal City. The objective is to get the McCain campaign to agree to support the ADAPT housing platform. Updates and news are at www.duhcity.org. A group of ADAPTers, under heavy police … Continue reading Update from the Front in DC – ADAPT at McCain HQ!
