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Dark Anniversary: The State of Assisted Suicide 25 Years after Oregon Measure 16

This article was published by National Review online on November 19, 2019 Wesley Smith By Wesley J Smith Measure 16 in Oregon did not start the fire, but it added fuel. Proponents of assisted suicide are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Measure 16, the Oregon referendum that, for the first time in the modern era,Continue reading “Dark Anniversary: The State of Assisted Suicide 25 Years after Oregon Measure 16”

Review of the book by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch on assisted suicide.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition John Dale Dunn wrote a consice review, for the American Thinker, of the book The Future of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, a book that was published in 2006. Dunn argues that people who oppose or support assisted suicide should read this book. HeContinue reading “Review of the book by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch on assisted suicide.”

New Zealand Euthanasia bill passes. Euthanasia referendum is next.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition I have very bad news. The New Zealand parliament passed the euthanasia bill by a vote of 69 to 51 yesterday. But the battle is not over. On October 23, the New Zealand First party passed an amendment to the bill requiring a national referendum approve the euthanasia bill,Continue reading “New Zealand Euthanasia bill passes. Euthanasia referendum is next.”

Euthanasia Prevention Coalition USA reprimands WMAL conservative radio for promoting Assisted Suicide group in a “Bait and Switch" scheme

Press Release November 12, 2019 The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition USA condemns Compassion and Choices (C & C), the pro assisted suicide organization who urge people to use Advance Directives to write down unwanted medical treatment, including food and fluid and spoon-feeding, so their “end of life choices” would be respected. According to a promotion onContinue reading “Euthanasia Prevention Coalition USA reprimands WMAL conservative radio for promoting Assisted Suicide group in a “Bait and Switch" scheme”

Former Belgian College of Physicians & Surgeons VP warns that euthanasia may be approved for "fear of death."

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Ivo Uyttendaele, the Former Belgian College Physicians & Surgeons VP argues in his new book, De Wetstrijd that abuse cannot be prevented under the current Belgian (& Dutch) euthanasia practice. An interview with Uyttendaele published in the Knack on November 9 concerned his new book on euthanasia. Uyttendaele statesContinue reading “Former Belgian College of Physicians & Surgeons VP warns that euthanasia may be approved for "fear of death."”

New Zealand poll shows confusion about euthanasia bill.

This press release was published by Euthanasia-Free NZ on November 11, 2019. A new nationwide Curia Market Research poll shows the vast majority of New Zealanders are confused about what the End of Life Choice Bill aims to legalise. “While many of our supporters welcome the opportunity to vote on this Bill, we are concernedContinue reading “New Zealand poll shows confusion about euthanasia bill.”

Doctors’ letter opposing euthanasia gets 1,500th signature

The New Zealand parliament is soon voting on the euthanasia bill and the country may have a referendum on euthanasia. The following Press release from Doctors Say No is essential for defeating euthanasia in New Zealand. Dr Sinead Donnelly Sunday, 10 November 2019 Press Release: Doctors Say No 10 November 2019 Doctors’ letter opposing euthanasiaContinue reading “Doctors’ letter opposing euthanasia gets 1,500th signature”

Euthanasia for hip fractures in Québec

This article was published by the Australia Care Alliance on November 9, 2019. Three people were euthanased in Quebec between April 2018 and March 2019 for a hip fracture. This is just one of the warnings about where legalisation of euthanasia leads that can be drawn from the latest report on euthanasia in Quebec. *Continue reading “Euthanasia for hip fractures in Québec”

Alberta debates conscience rights protection bill 207.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition The Alberta Legislature had first reading on Conscience Rights (Health care Providers) Protection Act, Bill 207 on November 7, a private members bill that is sponsored by MLA Dan Williams, a backbench government member from Peace River. Sign the petition: I support the Conscience Rights Health Care Protections Act,Continue reading “Alberta debates conscience rights protection bill 207.”

Québec – 1331 reported euthanasia deaths (April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019) At least 13 deaths did not comply with the law.

Fourth report from Québec’s Commission on end-of-life care By Amy Hasbrouck and Taylor Hyatt Toujours Vivant – Not Dead Yet. On October 2, Québec’s Commission on end-of-life care released its fourth report for the period April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. The Commission reported a substantial increase in the number of euthanasia over theContinue reading “Québec – 1331 reported euthanasia deaths (April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019) At least 13 deaths did not comply with the law.”