…, to find that some of our allies in working against legalization are right-to-life groups and other organizations that are faith-based. We’re “strange bedfellows,” as the saying goes. It’s important to remember, and to remind the media and the general public, about all the groups that also oppose legalization: the American Medical Association, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, the League of United Latin American Citizens; all…
…of who gets to speak, and yeah – more evidence of the hatred that permeates society. Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/opinion/perspectives/they-want-us-to-die-you-wouldnt-believe-how-many-people-hate-those-of-us-with-autism-682414/#ixzz2PtUDg8sp…
…been coordinating with disability community advocates from national and out-of-state organizations who are adding their weight to the urgent message that the NJ Senate committee must hear from the group most negatively impacted by assisted suicide legislation, people with disabilities. Their testimonies have been posted online: Cassie Cramer, Geriatric Social Worker John Kelly, New England Regional Director, Not Dead Yet Marilyn Golden, Senior Pol…
…f those who overcame a suicidal crisis and resources for help. • Include up-to-date local/national resources where readers/viewers can find treatment, information and advice that promotes help-seeking. (Source: https://www.afsp.org/content/download/1066/16814/file/recommendations.pdf) Over the last eight years, the activities of the Final Exit Network (FEN) – whose “exit guides” are claimed to have facilitated hundreds of suicides in the U.S. –…
…makers-citing-new-momentum-plan-reintroduce-right-to-die-bill-january/#bgmp-comments Sidebar: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/11/metro/voices-right-die-debate/ Not Dead Yet’s John Kelly was included in the voices featured in the sidebar article. Here is the excerpt reflecting some of John’s perspective: Disability-rights advocate John Kelly, who lives in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood, is director of Second Thoughts Massachusetts, a group opposi…
