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Victory in New Jersey, NJ Alliance Release Quotes NDY Advocate Kate Blisard

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[Editor’s Note:  Belated great news – after a two year battle, the New Jersey assisted suicide bill failed to pass in the state Senate.] Assisted Suicide Bill Dies in New Jersey Senate An important victory that bolsters opposition nationwide Trenton, NJ – “The New Jersey Alliance Against Doctor-Prescribed Suicide applauds the New Jersey Senate for … Continue reading Victory in New Jersey, NJ Alliance Release Quotes NDY Advocate Kate Blisard →

John Kelly’s Letter Published in New Jersey Star Ledger

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In response to a recent New Jersey editorial in favor of legalizing assisted suicide, John Kelly sent a letter which was just published in the Star Ledger under the title “Increased palliative care a better alternative to assisted suicide.”  He provided some useful data on the prevalence of medical misdiagnosis and its harm to patients. … Continue reading John Kelly’s Letter Published in New Jersey Star Ledger →

Diane Coleman’s Letter to Some New Jersey Senate Democrats

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[Editor’s Note:  The New Jersey assisted suicide bill could come up for a floor vote as early as this week.  This letter was emailed under the subject line, “Why thoughtful Democrats should oppose assisted suicide bill in NJ.”] Dear Senators: I am a lifelong Democrat, the CEO of a national disability organization, and I am … Continue reading Diane Coleman’s Letter to Some New Jersey Senate Democrats →

John Kelly Reports on Monday’s New Jersey Senate Committee Hearing

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The New Jersey state Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee passed its assisted suicide bill, S382, out of committee yesterday, December 15th. Senate President and co-sponsor Steve Sweeney initially said that a full Senate vote would be held on Thursday, the last scheduled full session of the year, but later indicated that the … Continue reading John Kelly Reports on Monday’s New Jersey Senate Committee Hearing →

NJ Attorney Compares Death Penalty and Assisted Suicide, Finds Both Unworkable

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An interesting op ed appeared in the Times of Trenton late last month, comparing death penalty and assisted suicide laws.  H. John Witman III is a retired attorney who practiced for nearly 20 years in the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is a member of the board of directors of the Progressive Center … Continue reading NJ Attorney Compares Death Penalty and Assisted Suicide, Finds Both Unworkable →