Archive for May, 2010

Israel Meets Its Own Fist – The Atlantic (blog)

« 31 May 2010 | 19:59 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

Israel Meets Its Own FistThe Atlantic (blog)… not a natural antagonist to the Jewish state, wonders if this could be a turning point against the Netanyahu-directed assisted suicide of Israel. …and more »



Swiss suicide clinic Dignitas probed after ‘patient suffering from paranoid … – Daily Mail

« 31 May 2010 | 10:08 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

Daily Mail Swiss suicide clinic Dignitas probed after 'patient suffering from paranoid …Daily MailStrict assisted suicide laws in Switzerland state that each patient must be of sound mind and able to understand the consequences of their actions. …and more »



Physician assisted suicide ban proposal – KECI-TV

« 30 May 2010 | 17:22 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

Physician assisted suicide ban proposalKECI-TVA state senator from Thompson Falls wants to ban physician assisted suicide. It's part of a bill he's introducing for the upcoming legislative session. …



Euthanasia doesn’t assure choice – Montreal Gazette

« 30 May 2010 | 1:52 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

Euthanasia doesn't assure choiceMontreal GazetteDutch doctors have practised assisted suicide and euthanasia for decades. Although the law calls for performing assisted suicide and euthanasia with the …



Dad who survived cancer against the odds tells why he’s so against assisted … – WalesOnline

« 29 May 2010 | 21:39 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

Dad who survived cancer against the odds tells why he's so against assisted …WalesOnlineAfter doctors told him he could have as little as six weeks to live, he started to discuss the prospect of assisted suicide with his beloved wife Lynne …



Assisted Suicide Case – WJFW-TV

« 28 May 2010 | 14:53 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

Assisted Suicide CaseWJFW-TVWAUPUN – A Wisconsin inmate is expected to stand trial next month on allegations that he helped his cellmate, a killer, commit suicide. …and more »



EDITORIAL: North Haven deaths are the exception – New Haven Register (subscription)

« 28 May 2010 | 10:08 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

EDITORIAL: North Haven deaths are the exceptionNew Haven Register (subscription)The deaths of the Vanacores are being cited as an example of why the state's law barring assisted suicide should be changed. It is, however, more an example …and more »



Assisted suicide case asks: When is help criminal? – Duluth News Tribune

« 28 May 2010 | 9:32 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

Assisted suicide case asks: When is help criminal?Duluth News TribuneAP – WAUPUN, Wis. A Wisconsin inmate is expected to stand trial next month on allegations that he helped his cellmate, a killer, commit suicide. …and more »



Dutch groups want to expand assisted suicide rights – Deutsche Welle

« 28 May 2010 | 8:35 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

Dutch groups want to expand assisted suicide rightsDeutsche WelleAssisted suicide is tolerated in the Netherlands, under certain conditions. But right-to-die advocates in the country think the law should be expanded to …and more »



Assisted suicide case asks: When is help criminal? – Chicago Tribune

« 28 May 2010 | 6:54 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

Assisted suicide case asks: When is help criminal?Chicago TribuneAP A Wisconsin inmate is expected to stand trial next month on allegations that he helped his cellmate, a killer, commit suicide. Joshua Walters could face …and more »