November 21, 2003

Vermont Physician Assisted Suicide

The doctors of the Vermont Medical Society have voted by secret mail-in ballot to preserve the status quo relating to their position on the issue. In essence, it seems they voted to oppose any legislation that would specifically enable or prohibit physician assisted suicide (PAS). Within the vote they also endorsed better palliative and hospice care in Vermont

This is a good outcome for now, but pressure will continue to build for enabling PAS. Many factors will influence this issue including the aging of America, the lack of a moral compass in many people, the costs for end-of-life care, etc.

Suicide is not a morally acceptable choice for humans. To be assisted in a bad choice by medical professionals is even worse.


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