Category Archives: reality check

Five Things a “TakePart.com” Author Really DIDN’T Know About Assisted Suicide

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You learn something new every day.  Before today, I was totally unaware of the multimedia website Takepart.com, which describes itself this way: TakePart is a digital media company with a singular mission: To make participating in positive change easy, rewarding, and part of everyday life. The articles, videos and actions we create build awareness of … Continue reading Five Things a “TakePart.com” Author Really DIDN’T Know About Assisted Suicide →

Breaking News: Jack Kevorkian in Hospital

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From the Huffington Post: ROYAL OAK, Mich. — A lawyer says assisted-suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian is in a Detroit-area hospital with pneumonia and kidney problems. Mayer (MAY’-uhr) Morganroth says Kevorkian was reluctant but agreed to go to Beaumont Hospital on Wednesday night. He predicts Kevorkian will be there for several days. Mr. Morganroth wanted to … Continue reading Breaking News: Jack Kevorkian in Hospital →

Candor From Eric Cantor – Government Healthcare Rationing Bad, But OK if Private Sector Does It

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I’ve long suspected that many – maybe most – of the Congressional conservatives posturing about “Obamacare” and decrying hypothetical healthcare rationing don’t really object to “rationing” at all – they just object to the government setting standards and limits that apply to everyone.  As most of the people I deal with on a daily basis … Continue reading Candor From Eric Cantor – Government Healthcare Rationing Bad, But OK if Private Sector Does It →

UK: Pro-Euthanasia Group To Set Up Suicide Assistance “Help Line”

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Just a few years ago, this story could have appeared (with a few tweaks) as a satire in The Onion, or as a skit on Saturday Night Live – or the many British comedy shows that exist. But no, a British pro-euthanasia group has created a partner organization — which will challenge satire writers, since … Continue reading UK: Pro-Euthanasia Group To Set Up Suicide Assistance “Help Line” →

Surprise! Compassion & Choices Weighs in on Arizona Final Exit Network Trial Outcome

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Not exactly a big surprise, but Compassion and Choices (aka “Conflation & Con Jobs“) has weighed in on the disappointing outcome of the trial of Final Exit Network (FEN) members in Arizona.  I am cynical enough to believe that reporters who use this press release from the organization are too shallow, lazy or generally lacking … Continue reading Surprise! Compassion & Choices Weighs in on Arizona Final Exit Network Trial Outcome →