…add documentarian to the list. Carr is presenting a 2-part documentary on BBC World Service titled “Euthanasia Road Trip.” Part 1 has aired and is available to listen to on the BBC World Service site. Here’s how the site describes the documentary: The debate over assisted suicide and euthanasia is a passionate one. But as the discussions continue to rage around the world, there are a few places where assisted death is already legal. Switzerland,…
…ue gets portrayed as an aspect of the “culture wars,” and that is just as true for The National Review as it is for The New York Times. You don’t need active collaboration or a conspiracy to get certain types of behavior patterns that lead to oppression or exclusion. Sexism and racism aren’t conspiracies, but the prevalence of sexist and racist attitudes can lead to patterns of discrimination from a wide array of players. Can you share some of the…
…ith Dignity case, DHS says, March 4, 2005 (http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/pages/news/2005news/2005-0304a.aspx) [36] Oregon Death With Dignity Act, ORS 127.865, Washington Death With Dignity Act, RCW 70.245 [37] Oregon’s Death With Dignity Act – 2014, page 6, Oregon Public Health Division (https://public.health.oregon.gov/ProviderPartnerResources/EvaluationResearch/DeathwithDignityAct/Documents/year17.pdf) [38] See footnote 34 and additional authori…
…ly only for those with “terminal” conditions, many of us would not be here today. I might not be here today, and I’m grateful that assisted suicide was not legal back then, and I’m committed to keeping it that way. This is an important reason why the National Council on Independent Living opposes the legalization of assisted suicide. NCIL is a leader in the disability rights movement, our political struggle for equal rights. And, among other thing…
…eaken the breadth and effectiveness of pro-assisted suicide laws and rulings, to work toward repeal of the same, and to oppose efforts to make suicide a legal medical treatment option. The National Alliance Against Assisted Suicide shares this mission in general and collectively supports this specific legislation and no other at this time….
