Category Archives: reality check

Kevorkian “dying” – again

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

Hastings Ctr Report: Article Claims Ashley X “Sacrificed for the disability rights agenda”

This particular entry is difficult to write, since I’ll be referring to an article that is generally unavailable to the public. But it’s important enough to take a crack at it. I suspect that a number of readers of this blog will find a way to get the article one way or another. (smile) For … Continue reading Hastings Ctr Report: Article Claims Ashley X “Sacrificed for the disability rights agenda”

Battin, Quill Use “Research” for Political Purposes

Today’s edition of the Daily Utah Chronicle, the student newspaper of the University of Utah, has yet another story on Battin’s study titled “Assisted suicide not more common for poor.” The reporter contacted us last week, and more of our critique is present in this article: One argument against physician-assisted suicide is that it will … Continue reading Battin, Quill Use “Research” for Political Purposes

More on Vatican Statement on Tube Feeding – Reactions and Overreactions

Last week, this blog briefly covered the news regarding the new statement from the Vatican clarifying the Church’s position on the obligation to provide food and water by artificial means in countries with advanced technology and resources. In the entry on the AJOB Bioethics Blog, Kelly Hills expresses these concerns: The clarification becomes important because … Continue reading More on Vatican Statement on Tube Feeding – Reactions and Overreactions