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Jessica Rodgers

@JRodMSW

Coalitions Director for @PRAFund. Foodie. Super Nerd. Social Worker. Travel = Life. All views expressed are my own.

New York Katılım Mayıs 2024
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Kevin Yuill
Kevin Yuill@historykev·
"It can't happen here" Vol. 236: In Australia-the great example for the #assistedsuicide bill in the UK-a 71 yr old man with MND asked for euthanasia because he was denied sufficient financial support for his disability. hellocare.com.au/excluded-from-…
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Carl
Carl@HistoryBoomer·
a- The argument that an agent acted in a split second and shot, fearing for his life, I understand. I'm not convinced, but I understand believing this. b- Thinking she *deserved* to be shot in the face requires believing she was trying to kill the cop, and that is insane.
Thomas Chatterton Williams@thomaschattwill

Just an extraordinary exchange

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Kevin Yuill
Kevin Yuill@historykev·
A wise counsel of caution on Starmer's #assistedsuicide bill. 'The extensions to eligibility for Assisted Dying seen in other jurisdictions might arise in Britain at the mere stroke of a Minister’s pen – a bleak and anti-democratic prospect.' sdp.org.uk/2026/01/05/the…
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Assisted Suicide Watch
Assisted Suicide Watch@ASWatchUSA·
@firstthingsmag @GovKathyHochul Through her signing the bill, @GovKathyHochul will unleash rampant unchecked abuses like that of Eileen Mihich onto the state of New York. x.com/ASWatchUSA/sta…
Assisted Suicide Watch@ASWatchUSA

Eileen should still be alive, but the system failed her by legalizing physician-assisted suicide. Because of the strain of her mental suffering she used the law to obtain assisted suicide drugs and take her life. Eileen is proof that PAS laws don't work.

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Jessica Rodgers@JRodMSW·
Seeing myself on camera is my own special circle of hell, but the data is clear that this policy is dangerously and is abused. Just today another story came out of a young woman with mental health troubles accessed lethal drugs in Washington. m.youtube.com/watch?v=YS8It4…
WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom@CapPressRoom

Gov. Kathy Hochul has indicated she'll sign legislation legalizing terminally-ill New Yorkers ending their lives with the help of a doctor. We heard from @JRodMSW about the proposal that is awaiting her signature. #MedicalAidInDying #PhysicianAssistedSuicide @NoSuicideNY

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Jessica Rodgers@JRodMSW·
@GovKathyHochul it’s not hyperbole. The practical application of the bill language (according to proponents in their medical journal) allows suicidal patients with treatable and/or chronic conditions to qualify. No chapter amendment can fix this loophole. Veto this terrible bill!
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Jessica Rodgers@JRodMSW·
@GovKathyHochul if you are considering signing assisted suicide, I can only implore you to reconsider. Well-documented abuses take place where it’s legal and the response of proponents is to expand more. This barely passed the legislature and it doesn’t have to pass your desk.
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Jessica Rodgers@JRodMSW·
@GovKathyHochul knows the bill sent to her is unsignable. ALL New Yorkers deserve suicide prevention. Something not given to vulnerable patients in other states with treatable conditions like diabetes and anorexia. #vetoassistedsuicide
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Jessica Rodgers@JRodMSW·
Hundreds of people gathered around New York State this week asking @GovKathyHochul to veto assisted suicide. I’m so proud to be part of the diverse coalition that makes up @NoSuicideNY and to work with the amazing advocates that stand in the gap to protect others.
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The Center for Disability Rights
The Center for Disability Rights@CDRNYS·
Governor Hochul has not yet received Bill S.138/A.136, which would legalize assisted suicide. CDR is deeply concerned & calls for a veto. Maximino Rodriguez, Manager of Gov. Affairs: “This bill endangers disabled New Yorkers and must be rejected.” 🔗 gothamist.com/news/ny-gov-ho…
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Jessica Rodgers@JRodMSW·
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown weighs in on assisted suicide. It’s a message I hope @GovKathyHochul hears: vulnerable people will be pushed to death in a system without equitable care. Her legacy shouldn’t be one of sanctioning suicide- she should veto this dangerous bill.
Gordon Brown@GordonBrown

It is not too late to put the brakes on assisted dying, and focus on improved palliative, social and end-of-life care theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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Assisted Suicide Watch
Assisted Suicide Watch@ASWatchUSA·
Canada is set to allow euthanasia for children via the euphemism of "mature minors," a practice which is already legal in Europe. Yet, people insist that the slippery slope doesn't exist. If euthanizing kids isn't a slippery slope, then what is? @AsraNomani @PRAFund @JRodMSW
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