Over the weekend, the editorial board at the Oregonian published an editorial claiming that the fears of critics of Oregon’s assisted suicide law appear to be unfounded. Nevertheless, the editors of the Oregonian don’t endorse the Washington attempt to legalize assisted suicide. Confused? So, apparently, is the editorial board at the Oregonian: Ten years’ experience … Continue reading Confusing editorial from the Oregonian
The newest Associated Press story on the battle for and against the proposed assisted suicide law in Washington State continues a promising trend that showed itself in California in coverage of that state’s battle over assisted suicide. The newest trend is this: The diversity of the opposition to legalized assisted suicide is show, rather than … Continue reading AP Story on Washington State Assisted Suicide Battle
Last night (April 23), three disability experts/activists/advocates addressed an audience of several hundred people at Washington State University (from the April 23 WSU Release): PULLMAN, Wash.—A panel of disability experts will discuss the issues around legalizing euthanasia during “Euthanasia: A Disability Perspective” 7-9 p.m. April 23 in Todd 116 in the Washington State University campus. … Continue reading Disability Panelists Explain Opposition to Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide at Washington State University Event
Obviously, this blog has been conspicuously quiet for far too long. We’ve been dealing with some issues that have kept me away from the computer a lot of the time – and then I’ve had some trouble regaining my own energy and stamina after some illness. The New Year – 2008 – promises to present … Continue reading A New Year – New Fights and a New Blog and Website
I received news of this excellent op-ed by disability activist Joelle Brouner late yesterday. I reserve my comments for the end of the article. Published September 28, 2007Physician-assisted suicide symptom of broken system Washington state is no place for the Oregon-style legalization of physician-assisted suicide. Many people with whom I frequently see eye to eye … Continue reading The Olympian: “Physician-assisted suicide symptom of a broken system,” by Joelle Brouner
