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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 →

NDY Director of Minority Outreach Submits Testimony Opposing Hawaii Assisted Suicide Bill SB1129

February 14, 2017"death with dignity", aid in dying, Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, hawaii, Our News & Commentary Blog, Testimonyassisted suicide, Hawaii, TestimonyDiane Coleman

Testimony in Opposition to SB 1129 Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Good day. Thank you very much for allowing me to offer my thoughts to you today. My name is Anita Cameron. I am a 51-year-old with multiple disabilities, two of which are degenerative, and one which will take my life. I am writing in opposition to … Continue reading NDY Director of Minority Outreach Submits Testimony Opposing Hawaii Assisted Suicide Bill SB1129 →

John Kelly’s Testimony Opposing New Jersey Assisted Suicide Bill A2451

October 6, 2016"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, john kelly, new jersey, Our News & Commentary Blog, Testimonyaid in dying, assisted suicide, John Kelly, New Jersey, TestimonyDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: John Kelly lived in New Jersey in his younger years and traveled back there to testify on October 6, 2016 in opposition to the latest assisted suicide bill, A2451. His oral testimony is below, and his full written testimony is here.] Chair Burzichelli, Vice Chair Lagana, Members of the Committee: My name is … Continue reading John Kelly’s Testimony Opposing New Jersey Assisted Suicide Bill A2451 →

John Kelly: Assisted Suicide Laws and Bills “Riddled with Falsehoods”

April 7, 2016aid in dying, assisted suicide, elder abuse, john kelly, New Hampshire, Our News & Commentary Blog, Second Thoughts, Testimonyaid in dying, assisted suicide, John Kelly, New Hampshire, TestimonyDiane Coleman

On March 29, Not Dead Yet New England Regional Coordinator and Second Thoughts Massachusetts Director John Kelly testified against New Hampshire Bill SB426, which would establish an “end-of-life choices study commission.” Using the euphemisms of proponents like Compassion & Choices against the bill, John lists the ways in which the bill is “riddled with falsehoods.” … Continue reading John Kelly: Assisted Suicide Laws and Bills “Riddled with Falsehoods” →

Not Dead Yet Testimony Opposing Minnesota Assisted Suicide Bill

March 16, 2016aid in dying, assisted suicide, Minnesota, Not Dead Yet, Our News & Commentary Blog, Testimonyassisted suicide, Minnesota, TestimonyDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: Following the hearing, the bill was tabled until next year. The following news coverage quoted disability advocates: Doctor-assisted suicide proposal tabled after emotional hearing (Star Tribune, 3/17/16); Minnesota’s assisted-suicide bill withdrawn after impassioned testimony (Twin Cities Pioneer Press, 3/16/16).] Today, Wednesday, March 16, the Minnesota Senate Health, Human Services, and Housing Committee held a hearing … Continue reading Not Dead Yet Testimony Opposing Minnesota Assisted Suicide Bill →