HIGHLIGHT PIECE OF THE WEEK:
PRAF's Own Barbara Lyons in the Journal & Courier
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"Lyons explained that her organization stands against [assisted suicide] because of the risks that might arise from its use, including encouraging suicide. Lyons argues that these bills can put vulnerable individuals at risk, including elderly and disabled individuals."
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** Ableism Makes Assisted Suicide a Terrifying Threat
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"Affirming support for the belief of 'better dead than disabled' in health care is dangerous and cruel. Canada has made disabled people a killable class, and hardly anyone has considered the impact this would have on us." - Gabrielle Peters

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** End-of-Life Law Would Burden Health Workers
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"I am a retired physician, having worked at Essentia Health for more than 30 years. Nearly all the multiple health care workers I know and who live here are in opposition to this type of legislation."

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** ICYMI: California Proposed Bill Removed
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"It’s clearly an overreach," said Tim Rosales, a spokesperson for Patients Rights Action Fund, which opposes the bill. "They probably had not done their due diligence on the issue."

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If you’re in crisis, there are options available to help you cope. You can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at any time to connect with a trained crisis counselor. For confidential support available 24/7 for everyone in the U.S., call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

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