Momentum is finally shifting against the legalization and expansion of assisted suicide. Twenty-three states have rejected bills attempting to legalize assisted suicide since the beginning of 2017, and these bills are now considered dead for the remainder of the year.
Continue reading A momentum shift against assisted suicideCanadians have been sold a lie that euthanasia concerns individual autonomy and personal choice.
Continue reading Letter: Canadians sold a lie about euthanasiaThere is a disturbing trend emerging in the zeitgeist. Today’s society asks us to support suicide in circumstances involving serious illness, disability, and even advanced age. Meanwhile, despite an increase in suicide rates, the intensity of suicide prevention campaigns has declined.
Continue reading How the media promote (some) suicidesThe recent death of 19-year-old Tommy Swales made headlines in the UK. He had been diagnosed with Friedrich’s ataxia – a rare genetic disorder that causes heart disease and a gradual loss of mobility – four years ago. The sudden change in his abilities caused him to become withdrawn, depressed, and isolated.
Continue reading Teenager’s Assisted Suicide Sends Horrible Message That Being Disabled is “A Fate Worse Than Death”If you think that safeguards can control euthanasia or that legalizing euthanasia will eliminate medical killings, think again.
Continue reading Nurse Accused of Killing 84 Patients, Reportedly Euthanized Them to Impress His Colleagues