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
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‘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
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
Great News: Growing Opposition to Legalizing Assisted Suicide in Massachusetts
The Associated Press is reporting this morning that a new poll shows support for Massachusetts Ballot Question 2 has slipped in six weeks to 47-41% from 64-27% (http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2012/10/30/poll-backing-for-mass-question-slipping/0R2nDCqNipEBs91Ua6c5gM/story.html). For the first time, it looks possible that this initiative can be defeated. It … [Read more...] about Great News: Growing Opposition to Legalizing Assisted Suicide in Massachusetts