Upcoming Peter Singer Event – Why I’m Not Interested

November 26, 2008culture wars, Our News & Commentary Blog, Peter Singer, religionStephen Drake

…e framework for this debate serves both men’s current agendas. D’Souza’s latest book is What’s So Great About Christianity – and we can conclude from this that it’s not just a God that D’Souza believes is necessary for morality, but a Christian one. Singer, of course, loves nothing better than to put his ethical positions up on a stage where his opposition can be framed solely in religious terms. There will be no room in this debate for the secula…

Newsweek: Veterinarian Says We Should “Treat People Like Dogs”

March 12, 2010health care reform, media coverage, Newsweek, Our News & Commentary Blog, pets, reality check, veterinarianStephen Drake

…exercise. No family wants to subject its already sick pet to uncomfortable tests or dump thousands of dollars into dead-end diagnostics. So why do we do that to our grandparents? Oberthaler stops just short of the most obvious comparison in an essay advocating human health care should be more like the care for household vets and doesn’t mention euthanasia – but I’ll bet the majority of readers got there without her help, especially if they are lon…

Belated Update on Wisconsin Case: ASAN Files Second Amicus Brief for NDY and 13 Other Disability Groups

February 15, 2015amicus brief, ASAN, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, developmental disabilities, Dr. Norman Fost, life-sustaining treatment, medical discrimination, protection and advocacy, WisconsinAutistic Self-Advocacy Network, Friend of the Court Brief, WisconsinDiane Coleman

…deprive their child of a future just because the parents and doctor harbor common prejudices against life with disability.” The Wisconsin Court of Appeals had rejected Disability Rights Wisconsin’s claim that UWHC doctors had violated patients’ rights under the constitutions of either Wisconsin or the United States, leading to this appeal to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. ASAN had filed an amicus brief with the Appeals Court in May. Under Wisconsin…

What Other Bloggers Are Saying: Turner & Kowalski on Suicide Prevention Week and Day In Washington on the Baucus Bill

September 21, 2009blog recommendations, legislation, neurodiversity, Our News & Commentary Blog, policy, suicideStephen Drake

…gers (especially in the disability community) are saying about NDY-related topics. Our friends at Turner & Kowalski are saying that Suicide Prevention Week Failed Bigtime and invite you to explore the Disability Implicit Association Test. Day Al-Mohamed offers a “Quick Overview on Disability Issues” she’s found in the Baucus Health Reform Bill on the Day in Washington blog. Please check these blogs out. They’re worth your time and attention. –Step…

John Kelly’s Compelling Testimony Opposing Rhode Island Assisted Suicide Bill S0775

April 27, 2021"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, end-of-life options bills, john kelly, Our News & Commentary Blog, Rhode Island, Testimonyaid in dying, assisted suicide, end of life options, John Kelly, TestimonyDiane Coleman

…es of the wealthier, whiter classes of people above the objection of other communities. Black and Brown communities overwhelmingly oppose legalized assisted suicide, as do working-class white people. People who already receive later and less care will more likely be written off as having a low “quality of life” when they have the same symptoms that prompt more privileged people to seek assisted suicide. The response to COVID-19 has laid bare the r…