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NDY Activist Mike Reynolds Testifies Against Maine Assisted Suicide Bills

April 23, 2017"death with dignity", assisted suicide, Maine, Mike Reynolds, Our News & Commentary Blogaid in dying, assisted suicide, death with dignity, MaineDiane Coleman

Long time NDY activist Mike Reynolds provided strong and effective testimony against assisted suicide bills in Maine, and attended the key committee work session held on April 19th. Here are his comments addressing Senator Brakey and Representative Hymanson: My name is Michael Reynolds, I live in Lewiston, ME and strongly urge you to vote to … Continue reading NDY Activist Mike Reynolds Testifies Against Maine Assisted Suicide Bills →

Anita Cameron: Physician Assisted Suicide Removes Choice

April 12, 2017"death with dignity", aid in dying, Anita Cameron, choices, Our News & Commentary Blogaid in dying, Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, death with dignityDiane Coleman

Often, the first charge of proponents of physician assisted suicide (PAS) to those of us who are against it is “you are taking away my choice to die when I want to by fighting against assisted suicide legislation”. Try as I may, I simply cannot understand that view. How am I taking away their choice? … Continue reading Anita Cameron: Physician Assisted Suicide Removes Choice →

Marilyn Golden’s Testimony Against Alaska Assisted Suicide Bill H 54

April 11, 2017"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, dredf, Marilyn Golden, Our News & Commentary Blog, Testimonyaid in dying, assisted suicide, death with dignity, Marilyn Golden, TestimonyDiane Coleman

[Editor’s note: As most of our readers know, NDY works closely with the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund in opposing assisted suicide legislation. A Committee hearing was held last week – April 6 – in Alaska, which allows witnesses to testify by teleconference. Below is Marilyn Golden’s clearly articulated and compelling testimony. BTW, she … Continue reading Marilyn Golden’s Testimony Against Alaska Assisted Suicide Bill H 54 →

Australia: Liz Carr Singing and Talking Against Assisted Suicide

March 31, 2017assisted suicide, Australia, Disability and Representation, euthanasia, Liz Carr, media coverage, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Australia, disability rights, euthanasia, Liz Carr, mediaStephen Drake

Anyone who reads this blog or follows the international euthanasia/assisted debate should be familiar with Liz Carr – whose website describes her as an actor, comedian, presenter, and activist. The list is too short – she’s also a documentary film maker and a playwright. She’s in Australia right now, with her musical “Assisted Suicide – … Continue reading Australia: Liz Carr Singing and Talking Against Assisted Suicide →

NDY UK Issues Statement on Assisted Suicide Case Brought By Man with ALS

February 26, 2017"death with dignity", aid in dying, court cases, dignity, Our News & Commentary Blog, UK, United Kingdomaid in dying, assisted suicide, death with dignity, Not Dead Yet UKDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: NDY USA was honored many years ago when Jane Campbell asked if she could start NDY UK. Our sister organization has done incredible work. Here they share their reaction to the case of Noel Conway, a man with motor neuron disease, aka ALS.] NOT DEAD YET UK STATEMENT ON MR NOEL CONWAY’S LEGAL … Continue reading NDY UK Issues Statement on Assisted Suicide Case Brought By Man with ALS →