Assisted suicide advocates in Vermont have published the draft of a bill to make it legal. Senator Jeanette White (D-Windham) is the only sponsor listed. A link to this proposed bill is posted on the "Links" page of this website. We will not attempt a detailed analysis of the bill until it is actually introduced. That is likely to happen by the end of January. The draft bill is … [Read more...] about A bill to legalize physician assisted suicide may be introduced by the end of January.
Five Reasons to Oppose Assisted Suicide
1. Suicide is contagious. Public policy that encourages any form of suicide sends a dangerous message to society and promotes suicide in general. The rate of assisted suicide in Oregon has increased four-fold since legalization.[i] The rate of non-assisted suicides in Oregon began increasing in 2000, three years after legalization of assisted suicides. In 2010, … [Read more...] about Five Reasons to Oppose Assisted Suicide
Suspect Abuse? Fill out our form True Dignity is a grassroots, independent, citizen-led initiative in opposition to assisted suicide. Originally started in 2010 as True Dignity Vermont, our fight has extended beyond Vermont as assisted suicide advocates are pushing their agenda across the U.S. and other nations. Vulnerable people deserve true dignity and compassion at the … [Read more...] about