It's official. Ballot Question 2 that would have legalized assisted suicide in Massachusetts has failed. Assisted suicide will remain illegal in Massachusetts. Here's a link to the AP story: http://www.thetranscript.com/ci_21950027/rsquo-death-dignity-rsquo-ballot-question-fails … [Read more...] about It’s Official: ’Death with Dignity’ ballot question fails
‘Death with Dignity’ campaign admits defeat in Massachusetts
We must rejoice cautiously, because the vote in Massachusetts is still too close for there to be an official call, but it appears that Question 2, which would have legalized assisted suicide, has gone down to defeat. Read all about it here: … [Read more...] about ‘Death with Dignity’ campaign admits defeat in Massachusetts
Vote for Randy Brock to Keep Assisted Suicide out of Vermont
As a truly grassroots group that neither solicits nor accepts donations, True Dignity Vermont has complete freedom to discuss politics. A vote to re-elect Governor Shumlin is a vote for assisted suicide. A vote for Randy Brock is a vote against. It's as simple as that. Here in italics are the two candidates' statements to Vermont Public Radio … [Read more...] about Vote for Randy Brock to Keep Assisted Suicide out of Vermont
Boston Globe Editorial Opposing Legalizaton of Assisted Suicide in Massachusetts: A yes vote would not serve the larger interests of the state.
Read this editorial online at http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2012/11/01/election-endorsement-question/qAAp21DlC6mkoGYPjA9J6M/story.html. Here it is: End-of-life discussions, care should come before Question 2 November 02, 2012 Massachusetts, like most of the United States, has been in a woeful state of denial about the way its medical system handles … [Read more...] about Boston Globe Editorial Opposing Legalizaton of Assisted Suicide in Massachusetts: A yes vote would not serve the larger interests of the state.
Suicide by Choice? Not So Fast
Thanks to Rachel Cohen-Rottenberg for posting the excellent NY Times op ed piece in parentheses below on her Facebook wall. Read online at http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/01/opinion/suicide-by-choice-not-so-fast.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0. By BEN MATTLIN Published: October 31, 2012 NEXT week, voters in Massachusetts will decide whether to adopt an assisted-suicide … [Read more...] about Suicide by Choice? Not So Fast