Second Thoughts Massachusetts Director, John Kelly, asks New Mexico Attorney General to appeal assisted suicide decision
This letter first appeared at the U.S. website:Not Dead Yet
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Vatican concerned about the euthanasia of children in Belgium
Anyone who has followed this blog and the work of HOPE will know that we approach the issue of euthanasia and assisted suicide from a decidedly secular position, welcoming anyone of any religious persuasion or none who. like us, opposes euthanasia and assisted suicide. It is worthy of note, however, when a religious body makes common sense statements that we can all understand and agree with, regardless of our own beliefs or preferences.This is such a report on comments from the Catholic Pontifical Council for Life based in Rome. This report comes from the
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New York Times' Biased "Aid in Dying" Bunkum
This post from Wesley Smith's Blog: Human Exceptionalism summarizes well the frustration we often feel with the way the media portrays euthanasia & assisted suicide.
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Belgian Child euthanasia bill will likely go to a vote on February 13
From Alex Schadenberg's blog: By Alex Schadenberg
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Dead is not better than disabled
There's a storm brewing in political circles in Australia at the moment about whether or not the national government-owned broadcaster, The Australian Broadcasting Commission, the ABC, is biased in some ways against what we might call the conservative side of politics. No doubt it's a 'water-cooler' or 'front-bar' talking point around the country. I'm avoiding that debate but I do use it as a round-about way of providing a bouquet for the ABC for its website
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Canadian Court rules that fluids and food are basic personal care.
Congratulations to Alex Schadenberg, the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, Canada and their legal counsel on their successful intervention in this important case. This report by
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The Dutch Debate Doctor-Assisted Suicide For Depression
, writing for the online news service, , explores the incremental extension of euthanasia in The Netherlands from "unbearable and hopeless suffering" to euthanasia for depression.Nadette De Visser
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Editor of Scottish Newspaper rejects assisted suicide bill
This report from CareNotKilling Director, in the UKPeter Saunders
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'Yellow Bibs' protest in Belgium - 'Red Card Send off' for the Belgian Government
The self-identified non-political and non-religious group, Dossard Jaunes or 'Yellow Bibs' staged yet another protest against the moves to amend the Belgian euthanasia laws to include minors and those with dementia.
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Council of Europe body declaration calls Belgian law change a betrayal of vulnerable children
The Belgian organisation, opposing the changes to the Belgian euthanasia law to include children and people with dementia posted this good news:Euthansie STOP
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