Hospice programs have begun to flourish, but unfortunately, along with the great good they can do, a dark side has emerged as well, according to a recent article http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/storyline/wp/2014/08/21/as-more-hospices-enroll-patients-who-arent-dying-questions-about-lethal-doses-arise/ in the Washington Post: An excerpt: Betty Mathews, 76, a retiree from … [Read more...] about Hospice Programs May Need Scrutiny
The “What We Do for Beloved Pets” Argument Works Both Ways
Proponents of legal assisted suicide are always talking about how we put our pets down rather than allow them to suffer. Years ago, Stephen Drake put that argument to sleep for anyone who actually stops to think: http://www.mercatornet.com/articles/view/lets_put_this_pet_theory_to_sleep/ But there is another side to that story. More and more people are buying … [Read more...] about The “What We Do for Beloved Pets” Argument Works Both Ways
A Caution to Authorities and the Media: Beware of Causing Suicide Contagion among People with Depression
The following article is from the August 13, 2014 edition of The Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2014/08/12/suicide-contagion-and-social-media-the-dangers-of-sharing-genie-youre-free/?hpid=z4 The article expresses concern that some of the posts about the death of actor Robin Williams might contribute to suicide contagion, a problem … [Read more...] about A Caution to Authorities and the Media: Beware of Causing Suicide Contagion among People with Depression
A Wrongful Death is a Wrongful Death: Letter in the Burlington Free Press
The Burlington Free Press today published the following excellent letter calling for the repeal of Act 39, the assisted suicide law. Unfortunately there is also an article on the opinion page in favor of assisted suicide. The link to the letter is http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/opinion/comment-debate/2014/07/30/repeal-physician-assisted-suicide-now/13334997/. … [Read more...] about A Wrongful Death is a Wrongful Death: Letter in the Burlington Free Press
Legalization of Assisted Suicide Gradually Erodes Conscience Rights and Religious Freedom
An Excellent Article about the American Civil Liberties Union's campaign to get people to sue doctors, pharmacies and their workers, and medical facilities that refuse to provide assisted suicide services or referrals. http://www.evolutionnews.org/2014/07/war_on_humans_f088261.html … [Read more...] about Legalization of Assisted Suicide Gradually Erodes Conscience Rights and Religious Freedom