HIGHLIGHT PIECE OF THE WEEK: Disabled People Fear Acceptance of Assisted Suicide
"Disability 'is cast as a diminished state of being human.' It is a short journey from believing disability makes you less human to thinking that it is better to be dead than disabled."
PRAF's own Jessica Rodgers writes, "When it comes to assisted suicide, a matter of life and death that directly puts a bullseye on our vulnerable neighbors, the Legislature should continue to pause and listen."
Withdrawing Futile Treatments Is Not Assisted Suicide
"Physician-assisted suicide... is an independent causal act intended to prematurely terminate the life of a patient. My hope, particularly for those vulnerable patients in my care, is that it will never be lawful within these shores."
"If the rule against taking innocent life is up for debate, then we must always remain vigilant. But there remain reasons to be encouraged. Canada’s infamy has led many to rethink their support for assisted dying, no matter how strong the purported safeguards may be."
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.
