…ide coercion and abuse as “acceptable losses.” We are not. B. Where We Are Today Assisted suicide advocates paint themselves as “compassionate progressives,” fighting for freedom against the religious right. That simplistic script ignores inconvenient truths that are all too familiar to disability advocates, such as: Predictions that someone will die in six months are often wrong. People who want to die usually have treatable depression and/or nee…
…Paso to Miami to New Hampshire. One more thing: On Sunday, ADAPT had a FunRun to raise funds for ADAPT. Diane Coleman was a runner and it’s not too late to pledge or to donate a flat amount. I, since I’m in Rochester, am listed as a ‘virtual runner’ meaning I was there in spirit. You can support ADAPT and NDY through a donation to my ADAPT page as well. The links are below: Diane Coleman’s FunRun Donation/Sponsor Page Stephen Drake’s ‘Virtual Run…
…kills and it seems that the current climate in Washington is to let greed run free – no matter who dies. And while greed may not be a factor, news from Toronto indicates that kids with peanut allergies may be being targeted there: Police are investigating another report of peanut butter smeared across playground equipment in a Toronto park — the fifth such recent incident. Toronto Police said the latest incident occurred at Wadsworth Park, near D…
…closed doors,” Coleman said. The Future of the Right-to-Die Movement (U.S. News & World Report, 11/3/14) Marilyn Golden, senior policy analyst at the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, says Maynard’s case may present a compelling argument on an individual level, “but we must look more broadly at society, at all the people who stand to be harmed.” She says the Oregon law does not do enough to protect vulnerable people from being pressure…
…shield that would protect Dr’s from being sued for prescribing the lethal drugs. Since the intended recipient of the lethal prescription dies after taking it, who will be there to sue the Dr? Especially considering that the pressure to take one’s life will likely be coming from a family member, or caregiver. 3. Adding a requirement for a mental health evaluation. This does not mean the provision of crisis intervention services, nor long-term menta…
