Should Fears about Suffering Drive Social Policy?
There are new efforts afoot in various state assemblies across America to legalize assisted suicide in 2015. Why the growing tide of interest? Since the well-publicized assisted-suicide of Brittany Maynard, many people believe that so-called ‘aid in dying’ should be more available in the US. But how does Brittany’s decision pose a threat to Americans with significant disabilities? I’m talking with Today’s Christian Woman about fundamental fears, social policy, and why so many people are confused: “The False ‘Help’ of Physician-Assisted Suicide.”