True Dignity

Citizens Against Assisted Suicide

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Suicide is never death with dignity, and assisted suicide legislation threatens true patient choices at the end of life.

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VAEH to expand efforts as Governor signs S.77

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Vermont Alliance for Ethical Healthcare Monday, May 20, 2013 The Vermont Alliance for Ethical Healthcare announced today that the organization will expand their efforts to include offering help to those who are feeling coerced or pressured into requesting lethal drugs underVermont’s new physician-assisted suicide law. Governor Peter Shumlin is scheduled to sign S.77 on … [Read more...] about VAEH to expand efforts as Governor signs S.77

True Dignity VT: Press Release on New Abuse Hotline

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Watchdog Group Launches Hotline True Dignity Vermont   has launched an abuse hotline in response to the recently-passed bill that will allow Vermont physicians to prescribe lethal drugs  to terminally ill patients. Individuals  who  suspect patients of being unduly influenced to request or ingest lethal drugs, or of being given such drugs against their will, can report such … [Read more...] about True Dignity VT: Press Release on New Abuse Hotline

All the Lonely People

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Below is an article from the NY Times that comments on the rising suicide rate among middle aged Americans. One cause suggested is the disconnect between Americans and "society’s core institutions (e.g., marriage, religion) or when their economic prospects take a dive (e.g., unemployment)". Between 1999 and 2010, suicide raised nearly 50% for men in their 50s! And 30% for … [Read more...] about All the Lonely People

WE HAVE ANOTHER WEEKEND FOR CALLING. PLEASE CALL AGAIN, AND GET A FRIEND TO CALL.

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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

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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