Category Archives: Ballot Question 2

John Kelly’s Letter Published in the Cape Cod Times

Not Dead Yet New England Regional Director John Kelly sent a letter to the editor last week after the Cape Cod Times published Rabbi Elias Lieberman’s opinion piece promoting legalized assisted suicide. In the lead up to the 2012 referendum on assisted suicide, Rabbi Lieberman invited John to take part in a panel discussion about … Continue reading John Kelly’s Letter Published in the Cape Cod Times

RELEASE: Massachusetts Disability Rights Activists Relieved That Voters Defeated Assisted Suicide Initiative

Massachusetts Disability Rights Activists Relieved That Voters Defeated Assisted Suicide Initiative Massachusetts disability rights activists from the group Second Thoughts breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday night as voters appear to have closely defeated Question 2, which would have legalized assisted suicide in the state. National Not Dead Yet applauds Second Thoughts leadership in the … Continue reading RELEASE: Massachusetts Disability Rights Activists Relieved That Voters Defeated Assisted Suicide Initiative

Three MDs weigh in on assisted suicide

Today’s Boston Globe has two letters by doctors who are opposed to legalization of assisted suicide – and are responding to a glowing endorsement of assisted suicide by Marcia Angell, MD, in an op-ed published in the paper on September 29.  The letters to the Globe are at this link, but can’t be accessed directly … Continue reading Three MDs weigh in on assisted suicide

MEDIA ADVISORY(Mass) – Forum and Discussion of Ballot Question 2 at Boston Public Library Oct. 3, 2 pm to 4 pm with NDY CEO Diane Coleman

October 2, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact: Yvette Ollada 617.902.0662 ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Boston Center for Independent Living and Second Thoughts Sponsor Forum on Question 2 Wednesday, October 3 at Boston Public Library Who:  Boston Center for Independent Living & Second Thoughts – People with Disabilities Opposing Question 2 What: Forum and discussion of Ballot Question 2 … Continue reading MEDIA ADVISORY(Mass) – Forum and Discussion of Ballot Question 2 at Boston Public Library Oct. 3, 2 pm to 4 pm with NDY CEO Diane Coleman

New Press Release from ‘No on 2’ (Mass.) – State Rep. John Rogers (D-Norwood) says ‘No’ to Ballot Question 2

New Press Release from NoOn2, (The image above is a graphic rendering of “No on 2”) For Immediate Release September 26, 2012 Contact: Tim Rosales 617.902.0662   State Rep. John Rogers (D-Norwood) says ‘No’ to Ballot Question 2 “particularly concerned about issues like cost-cutting, no requirement for a psychiatric evaluation…”   Boston – Adding his … Continue reading New Press Release from ‘No on 2’ (Mass.) – State Rep. John Rogers (D-Norwood) says ‘No’ to Ballot Question 2