Category Archives: right to die

Amy Hasbrouck: HBO VICE “Right To Die” Documentary Is Propaganda, Not Journalism

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[Editor’s Note: This excellent article by Amy Hasbrouck, the executive director of Toujours Vivant/Not Dead Yet Canada, was originally published by the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition here.] “Right to Die debate” – another propaganda film promoting assisted suicide. HBO’s Vice documentary series presented “Right to Die,” a 27-minute “debate” on assisted suicide. To call this a … Continue reading Amy Hasbrouck: HBO VICE “Right To Die” Documentary Is Propaganda, Not Journalism →

Haleigh Poutre’s New Life and the Flawed Lessons People are Taking Away From Her Story

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Readers of this blog will hopefully remember the story of Haleigh Poutre, a child in Massachusetts who was abused and then neglected, failed and abandoned by just about every professional whose job it was to act to safeguard her welfare and safety.  She became the subject of a life and death* court battle that sanctioned … Continue reading Haleigh Poutre’s New Life and the Flawed Lessons People are Taking Away From Her Story →

NY Law School – Justice Action Center’s Upcoming Annual Justice Symposium Not Fair to Disability Advocates, Let Alone “Just”

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On Friday, November 16th, the Justice Action Center, part of New York Law School, is presenting a symposium titled ” Freedom of Choice at the End of Life –Patients’ Rights in a Shifting Legal and Political Landscape.” It would be understandable if you thought that this was actually an event planned and presented by Compassion … Continue reading NY Law School – Justice Action Center’s Upcoming Annual Justice Symposium Not Fair to Disability Advocates, Let Alone “Just” →

Media Alert – Looks Like “Dr. Oz” Is Planning Slanted Show on Assisted Suicide

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There’s a major problem with shows hosted by medical professionals.  On the one hand, viewers are encouraged to believe that due to the professional credentials of the host, any discussion of a complicated topic treated on that show is going to meet some kind of high professional standard. The truth is, though, that such shows … Continue reading Media Alert – Looks Like “Dr. Oz” Is Planning Slanted Show on Assisted Suicide →

Apparently Roger Ebert Thinks Docudramas are Factual – A Response to “Now I lay me down to sleep”

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After having pissed off just about every active alcoholic – and people who love them – Roger Ebert came out today with a blog essay that I’m sure he thought would be a crowd pleaser. Today’s blog essay is titled “Now I lay me down to sleep.” The short version goes like this – Robert … Continue reading Apparently Roger Ebert Thinks Docudramas are Factual – A Response to “Now I lay me down to sleep” →