TV News LIES

Thursday, Jul 03rd

Last update06:54:21 AM GMT

You are here News Health Vermont governor signs 'death with dignity' measure

Vermont governor signs 'death with dignity' measure

E-mail Print PDF

Death with dignityWith the strokes from three gubernatorial pens, Vermont on Monday became the fourth state in the country to allow doctors to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill patients.

Gov. Peter Shumlin signed the measure in a state House ceremony in Montpelier, capping a decade-long effort on the issue in Vermont.

Vermont is the first state to pass such a law through the legislative process. Oregon and Washington enacted their laws by referendum; in Montana, it was legalized by the courts.

"This historic achievement is a political breakthrough that will boost support for death-with-dignity bills nationwide," said Compassion & Choices President Barbara Coombs Lee. The group describes itself as the nation's leading advocacy group for end-of-life decisions.

The law, which went into effect Monday, allows for an end-of-life procedure with the consent of a patient's doctor after the patient has made more than one request for help in ending life. The bill also stipulates that the patient has a chance to retract the request.

TVNL comment: Why is this the province of government in the first place?  Why should elected officials decide whether or not someone is permitted to end his or her life?  It's insane.

More...


Most Recent Related Stories...


How Trump's tax bill could cut Medicaid for millions of Americans

Thealth insurancehe Senate cleared President Donald Trump's domestic spending and tax cut bill that will enact steep...

As new variant spreads, what's the latest COVID-19 vaccine guidance? It's complicated.

New vaiantAs a new COVID-19 variant takes over in the U.S., guidance surrounding vaccines has become increasingly...

Supreme Court rejects censorship case from RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine group

RFK Jr. The Supreme Court on June 30 declined to to hear a censorship complaint brought by Health...

RFK Jr. says U.S. will stop funding global vaccine group over 'vaccine safety' issues

RFK Jr.The international vaccine agency, Gavi, has strongly rejected HHS Secretary Kennedy's accusations that it was not...
 
America's # 1 Enemy
Tee Shirt
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
TVNL Tee Shirt
 
TVNL TOTE BAG
Conserve our Planet
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
Get your 9/11 & Media
Deception Dollars
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
The Loaded Deck
The First & the Best!
The Media & Bush Admin Exposed!