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‘Assisted dying: not in our name’<\/a><\/span> is a significant article by British MP Jane Campbell who was born with spinal muscular atrophy arguing on behalf of people like herself, people suffering disability and terminal illness, that their lives not be seen as a tragic burden and therefore opposing the proposed assisted dying legislation.<\/p>\n Concern among disabled people about the assisted dying bill led to the formation of “Not Dead Yet UK<\/a><\/span>” in 2004, an organisation of disabled and terminally ill people alarmed that proponents of assisted dying were often going unchallenged. We wanted to show that opposition to euthanasia was not confined to the medical profession and faith leaders, who have been dismissed as defenders of vested interests and religious zealots. That is why it is so important that you hear our voices today. . .<\/p>\n If these amendments succeed, despair will be endorsed as a reasonable expectation for which early state-sanctioned death is an effective remedy. Is that really the message we wish to give to disabled and terminally ill people? Is this really the future we wish to offer those who become disabled and terminally ill? Those of us who know what is to be disabled with a terminal condition are fearful that the tide has already turned against us. If I should ever seek death at those times when my progressive condition challenges me, I want to know that you are there supporting my continued life and its value. The last thing I want is for you to give up on me, especially when I need you the most.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Breaking news:<\/strong> Lords reject assisted dying law<\/a><\/span> <\/strong>July 8<\/p>\n The House of Lords voted against a controversial move to protect Britons who help terminally-ill relatives travel to die at assisted suicide clinics overseas.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ‘Assisted dying: not in our name’ is a significant article by British MP Jane Campbell who was born with spinal muscular atrophy arguing on behalf of people like herself, people suffering disability and terminal illness, that their lives not be … Continue reading