When I tell a stranger I'm from Vermont, inevitably a smile comes over their face. And the typical reaction, is "how wonderful; what a great state." Their reaction is likely driven by Vermont's Norman Rockwell image. It is a state filled with natural beauty and a wholesome hearty people who care deeply for their own. For the past four years, Vermont has been recognized as … [Read more...] about Ponder this, our state at risk: Rutland Herald, Feb. 13, 2011
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Excellent Testimony Helped Defeat Assisted Suicide in Montana: Watch the Video on YouTube
Bradley Williams' short and pointed testimony in the Montana Senate (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYfQEjhbUVI) helped defeat a bill to legalize assisted suicide there. Like the defeated Montana assisted suicide bill, the Vermont bill puts the elderly and disabled in danger of abuse. Williams points out that all the so-called safeguards in the bill only deal with requests … [Read more...] about Excellent Testimony Helped Defeat Assisted Suicide in Montana: Watch the Video on YouTube
Three matters require the urgent attention of Vermont citizens who oppose assisted suicide.
1. March 1: This is Town Meeting day. The polls will be open from 7AM-7PM for voting on local issues. There will also be an opportunity to take part in the Doyle poll. Please vote NO on Question #3: "Should Vermont legalize physician-assisted suicide?" This poll is often cited as an important indicator of public opinion in Vermont, and there is a strong chance that it will … [Read more...] about Three matters require the urgent attention of Vermont citizens who oppose assisted suicide.
Bennington Banner Editorial, February 22 2011
Explain again why this is necessary Monday February 21, 2011 The Death with Dignity bill is back in the Vermont Legislature, and some see a chance it could pass this year because Gov. Peter Shumlin has expressed support for the idea. However, the need for a law that allows physicians to prescribe lethal drugs to terminally ill patients if they request it remains dubious. … [Read more...] about Bennington Banner Editorial, February 22 2011
Please Vote in On-Line Polls
Legislation to legalize assisted suicide in Vermont, H.274, was officially introduced in the Vermont House of Representatives yesterday. Today, two Vermont newspapers are running on-line polls to measure public support for the legislation. Please take a minute, and just a couple of clicks, to vote in both online polls at http://rutlandherald.com/ and http://timesargus.com/. … [Read more...] about Please Vote in On-Line Polls