Tag: assisted suicide
In Massachusetts Bill to Criminalize Suicide Encouragement, a Lethal Loophole
The carveout’s purpose is to pave the way to legalize assisted suicide in the state, perhaps even active euthanasia.
Washington Post Boosts Elderly “Rational Suicide”
The story ends with the phone number of a suicide prevention hotline. That’s just a sop after potentially putting lethal ideas into readers’ heads.
Why VSED Is Indeed Abetted Suicide
On June 4, news outlets around the world reported that Dutch doctors euthanized a 17-year-old rape victim who suffered from severe PTSD, depression, and anorexia.
Abandoned: Teen Dies after Requesting Euthanasia
This is where all assisted suicide and euthanasia legalization laws eventually lead.
Medical Conscience for Me, but Not for Thee
The more elective the desired intervention, the greater should be the right of medical conscience.