WE HAVE ANOTHER WEEKEND FOR CALLING. PLEASE CALL AGAIN, AND GET A FRIEND TO CALL. The House, unable to reach agreement on several issues, including assisted suicide, has postponed adjournment until Monday or Tuesday next week. The assisted suicide debate and vote will probably now come on Monday, May 13. Our representatives will most likely come home for the weekend, … [Read more...] about WE HAVE ANOTHER WEEKEND FOR CALLING. PLEASE CALL AGAIN, AND GET A FRIEND TO CALL.
Call Your Representatives Today (Friday) to say No to S.77
The fight is NOT over yet. And vigilance can possibly make the difference! Try to get everyone you know to call the state house today as soon as possible, as we don't know when the vote may be. To find your representatives: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/legdir/FindMyMember.cfm Call the Sergeant-at-Arms office at 828-2228 to leave a message for your … [Read more...] about Call Your Representatives Today (Friday) to say No to S.77
Senate Passes Compromise Bill, 17-13
We have very little information on this compromise and have not been able to read it. Senator Peter Galbraith, who was the swing vote when the Senate voted to postpone last night, brokered the deal that led to passage over the strong objections of long-time opponents of legalizing assisted suicide in our state. He clearly won over one other senator to his side. We don't yet … [Read more...] about Senate Passes Compromise Bill, 17-13
Oregon Suicide Rate Continues Rise That Began after Legalization of Assisted Suicide
Thanks to Washington attorney Margaret Dore for sending us the email and article below. Article on increased suicide rate in Oregon. The article says "Oregon's suicide rate has been increasing since 2000." Just three years prior, Oregon legalized assisted suicide. The article also says: "New figures show a sharp rise in suicides among middle-aged … [Read more...] about Oregon Suicide Rate Continues Rise That Began after Legalization of Assisted Suicide
LAST CHANCE THIS SESSION: PLEASE CALL YOUR SENATOR(S) AT THE STATE HOUSE URGING THEM TO VOTE AGAINST THE HOUSE-PASSED ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL, S.77
PLEASE CALL THE STATE HOUSE TODAY, LEAVING A MESSAGE FOR YOUR SENATOR TO VOTE AGAINST THE ASSISTED SUICIDE PASSED BY THE HOUSE LAST WEEK (S.77). ASK FOR A CALL BACK. THE NUMBERS ARE 802 828-2228 AND 1 800 322-5616. A BUSY SIGNAL OR A MESSAGE MEANS THE SAME THING: THE LINE IS BUSY. PLEASE, PLEASE KEEP TRYING. ALSO, WE NEED PEOPLE AT THE STATE HOUSE FOR THE VOTE … [Read more...] about LAST CHANCE THIS SESSION: PLEASE CALL YOUR SENATOR(S) AT THE STATE HOUSE URGING THEM TO VOTE AGAINST THE HOUSE-PASSED ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL, S.77