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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

John Kelly testified to the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee at its Zoom hearing on the state’s assisted suicide bill on Monday, April 26. Members of the public who testified were severely limited in the time allowed, so below is John’s excellent full written testimony, which is well worth the read. [Tomorrow, we will post … Continue reading John Kelly’s Compelling Testimony Opposing Rhode Island Assisted Suicide Bill S0775 →

Amy Hasbrouck Submits Powerful Testimony To Canadian Senate Committee

December 1, 2020"death with dignity", Amy Hasbrouck, Canada, euthanasia, Our News & Commentary Blog, Testimony, Toujours Vivant-Not Dead YetAmy Hasbrouck, Canada, euthanasia, Testimony, Toujours Vivant/Not Dead Yet CanadaDiane Coleman

On November 23, 2020, Amy Hasbrouck, NDY Board Member and Director of Toujours Vivant-Not Dead Yet, submitted testimony to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee of the Canadian Parliament. First, her description of TVNDY is a strong and moving introduction to the disability rights opposition to assisted suicide and euthanasia laws: Thank you for … Continue reading Amy Hasbrouck Submits Powerful Testimony To Canadian Senate Committee →

John Kelly Testifies At Massachusetts Health Equity Task Force Public Hearing

September 16, 2020assisted suicide, COVID-19, health disparities, healthcare rationing, john kelly, Massachusetts, medical discrimination, Our News & Commentary Blog, Second Thoughts, suicide preventionCOVID-19, healthcare rationing, John Kelly, medical discrimination, suicide prevention, TestimonyDiane Coleman

On Wednesday, September 16, a public hearing was held by the Health Equity Task Force of the Massachusetts Public Health Committee. The legislative website stated that “[t]he virtual hearing is to receive testimony from the public on findings and recommendations that address health disparities for underserved or underrepresented populations during the COVID-19 pandemic, pursuant to … Continue reading John Kelly Testifies At Massachusetts Health Equity Task Force Public Hearing →

Early Press & Testimony Opposing Mass. END of . . . Life-Options Bill

June 25, 2019"death with dignity", aid in dying, Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, john kelly, Massachusetts, Our News & Commentary Blog, Second Thoughts, Testimonyaid i, aid in dying, Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, John Kelly, Massachusetts, TestimonyDiane Coleman

John Kelly is on almost total doctor-ordered bed rest, which made for an especially compelling TV interview in advance of today’s press conference and committee testimony on the Massachusetts assisted suicide bill. Here are the links to both Boston Channel 25 news stories featuring John as an opponent of the bill: Bill to help terminally-ill … Continue reading Early Press & Testimony Opposing Mass. END of . . . Life-Options Bill →

Disability Advocates Opposing Maryland Assisted Suicide Bill Made To Wait…and Wait

February 15, 2019"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, Maryland, Our News & Commentary Blog, press release, Testimonyaid in dying, assisted suicide, Maryland, press release, TestimonyDiane Coleman

No coverage of the assisted suicide issue is fair and balanced without the perspective of disability organizations and individuals who oppose it. Today, the Maryland House Health and Government Operations and Judiciary Committees are holding a joint legislative hearing on proposed physician-assisted suicide legislation – House Bill 399. The committees decided to allow all witnesses in favor of the bill … Continue reading Disability Advocates Opposing Maryland Assisted Suicide Bill Made To Wait…and Wait →