June 30 - July 6, 2023
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Dr. Thomas Perille Says Assisted Suicide Laws
Are Ableist and Dangerous

"There are certain themes that seem to animate the practice of [assisted suicide] in Colorado. [assisted suicide] is commonly depicted as “courageous” and critical to maintaining one’s “dignity.” The underlying assumption is that when we lose cognitive or physical abilities, we also lose our human dignity. This is a very ableist perspective." Keep Reading (3 min) 

What Canada’s Euthanasia Advocates Ask Us to Believe 

This thorough article names and analyzes the various beliefs of those who advocate for euthanasia and assisted suicide while showing the flaws and encouraging careful thought about laws that put the most vulnerable at risk. Keep Reading (8 min).
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Physician Says His Role is to Decrease Suffering, Not End Life

Dr. Marc Siegel says, "There's no reason whatsoever for me ever to do that, because we've seen in the United States that palliative care and hospice work. I can make people feel more comfortable who say they're suffering or who I decide they're suffering. Physicians should not play this role." Keep Reading. (4 min) 
Dr. Callum Miller declares that telling disabled people their lives aren't worth living is what euthanasia communicates. 
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