There 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 The sudden change in his abilities caused him to become withdrawn, depressed, and isolated.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 ColleaguesCandice Lewis’s mother was urged by doctors to approve assisted suicide for her disabled daughter. One year later, Candice is no longer having seizures and is doing much better.
Continue reading Doctors pressured this woman to die by euthanasia. One year later she is much betterWe are currently experiencing some technical problems with our server. We apologize if the format of our newsletter is not as usual. We thank you for your understanding.
Living With Dignity Newsletter
Vol. 21
A Word from the Director
As the last month of the summer has come to an end, there are many indications that ...
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