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HIGHLIGHT PIECE OF THE WEEK |
New York's Assisted Suicide Law is a Mistake
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The Wall Street Journal editorial board wrote, "For centuries most societies have opposed suicide for good reasons. The U.S. spends billions on suicide prevention and mental-health resources because life is precious. No one should die for want of treatment, and palliative care often can ease intense physical suffering." |
In April, the New York State Assembly passed, by a close vote of 81-67, dangerous and discriminatory assisted suicide legislation. During the last week of session, on Monday, June 9th, the New York State Senate approved assisted suicide by a vote of 35-27. A slim majority over the necessary 32 votes for passage. The bill will now head to the desk of Governor Kathy Hochul, who needs to hear from YOU. Click the link below to tell the Governor to VETO this bill! |
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AMA Reaffirms Opposition to Assisted Suicide |
We are extremely pleased with the results of the AMA House of Delegates vote and its recognition that physicians are trained to heal and must not perform euthanasia or participate in assisted suicide. Read our entire statement by clicking the link below! |
| Governor Hochul Must Kill the Assisted Suicide Bill |
The New York Post Editorial Board wrote, Advocates claim New York’s bill covers only people with terminal diagnoses and six months or less to live — but 'terminal' isn’t as exact a term as it sounds, and any diagnosis is simply a doctor’s best guess... Embrace that pseudo-mathematics, and soon enough the smart set will be busy 'helping' the disabled and those suffering chronic illnesses to 'realize' they’re better off ending their lives." |
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Opponents of Assisted Suicide Are Pushing Back |
Mariya Manzhos, staff writer at Deseret News, "Although the proponents of MAiD often frame assisted suicide as a matter of personal autonomy, those who oppose it believe that in reality, it would accomplish the opposite and endanger vulnerable patients who struggle to access care and support. Weak safeguards of the laws and ambiguous definitions would likely contribute to eventually including a wide range of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, cancer and even mental health disorders like anorexia."
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For the most recent update on assisted suicide laws in the states, click here or on the image of the states below. |
"End Assisted Suicide" is the group of plaintiffs suing the state of California to overturn the Assisted Suicide law there. Our 501(c)(3) sister organization, the Institute for Patients' Rights, has joined this ground-breaking lawsuit as a plaintiff. |
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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PRAF is a leading national, non-partisan single-issue organization that protects the rights of patients, people with disabilities, older adults, and other historically underrepresented groups from deadly harm and discrimination inherent in assisted suicide laws. |
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