Published: March 19, 2011 While pain is part of life, so is compassion. Focusing on compassion in the midst of pain is a sure sign of a healthy society. But “mercy killing” need not and should not be thought of as compassion. As far as I know, suicide is not a criminal offense. If there are folks who are unwilling to live with pain and wish to kill themselves, then they … [Read more...] about Assisting Suicide Isn’t Compassion: a Letter to the Times Argus
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Assisted Suicide Bill Would Make Bad Law:a Letter to the Burlington Free Press
I am writing to express my concern over H.274 ("An Act Relating to Patient Choice and Control at End of Life"), a bill that is currently being introduced for consideration during this legislative session. I believe that this bill represents bad law and dangerous public policy. First of all, it opens the door for coercion from insurers, medical bureaucracies and perhaps even … [Read more...] about Assisted Suicide Bill Would Make Bad Law:a Letter to the Burlington Free Press
This is a Wonderful Article from Windham County’s Commonsnews.org
From William Peace: Voices / Viewpoint http://www.commonsnews.org/site/site02/story.php?articleno=3197&page=1 Death with Dignity Bill promises only indignity “The least costly treatment for any illness is lethal medication.” --Walter Dellinger Brattleboro When I was younger, I fully supported physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill people. I believed … [Read more...] about This is a Wonderful Article from Windham County’s Commonsnews.org
Physician’s Letter to the Burlington Free Press: Vermont must reject assisted suicide
March 21, 2011 Webster defines suicide as, "An act or instance of taking one's own life voluntarily and intentionally; self-murder." No exceptions or modifications are recognized concerning the victim's age, health-status or estimate of life expectancy. This definition appears accurate, precise and appreciated by most adult Vermonters. I hope and trust, therefore, that our … [Read more...] about Physician’s Letter to the Burlington Free Press: Vermont must reject assisted suicide
An Article from the Burlington Free Press, March 22, 2011
Dr. Robert Macauley of Charlotte is medical director of clinical ethics at Fletcher Allen Health Care. There are many thoughtful arguments both for and against legalization of physician assisted death (PAD). Many commonly heard assertions, however, are either not relevant to the proposed law or are based on misperceptions. I hope that laying these to rest will foster … [Read more...] about An Article from the Burlington Free Press, March 22, 2011