I figured there might be more of this, but here are a couple of very irreverent reactions to Kevorkian’s death.
Andy Borowitz writes that Paul Ryan Vows to Continue Kevorkian’s Work:
WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) – In a somber Congressional ceremony, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) eulogized the late Dr. Jack Kevorkian today, vowing to “honor his legacy by continuing his good work.”
“Dr. Kevorkian tried to ease the transition of seniors into the great beyond,” an emotional Rep. Ryan told his colleagues in the House of Representatives. “Here in Congress, we have the opportunity – one might even say the obligation – to continue Kevorkian’s work on a grander scale.”
As a first step to memorialize the work of Dr. Kevorkian, Rep. Ryan said that his new budget plan would replace Medicare with a system of so-called “Kevouchers” that could be redeemed for cyanide pills, nooses and bullets. (h/t to Marilyn Golden and Sheila Boyd)
And from The Onion:
Man Dies All By Himself. (h/t) to April Shiebler
There’s another one I found over the weekend, but it brings up some issues that merit a separate post, which will come later today. –Stephen Drake