The Debate Over Assisted Suicide (Part I)
By: Source: AARP.org Date Posted: 2005-07-19 09:07:00-04:00
Assisted suicide is a hotly contested issue for very good reason — the emotional, religious, and moral dimensions behind the question of who makes the decision about how and when we die can be overwhelming. Meanwhile, decisions about assisted suicide are being made in courts and in state legislatures. Prime Time Radio has dedicated an entire hour to talk with two leading legal thinkers on opposite sides of the issue, Neil Gorsuch and Katheryn Tucker, to explore the legal and ethical arguments underlying this controversial issue.
In this first half of Prime Time Radio's hour-long special on assisted suicide, host Mike Cuthbert talks with assisted suicide opponent, scholar, and attorney Neil Gorsuch, who has briefed The American Hospital Association on several assisted suicide cases. His book, "The Future of Assisted Suicide in America," due for publication in early 2006, will examine the adoption of assisted suicide legislation worldwide.
Listen to: The Debate Over Assisted Suicide (Part I)
AARP Resources
Talking about Your Final Wishes
End of Life articles, information, and Web Resources
Learn to Make Medical Decisions in Advance
Death With Dignity article in AARP The Magazine
AARP Health & Wellness Message Board discussion on Doctor-Assisted Suicide
Additional Resources
Wisconsin Law Review article by Neil Gorsuch: The Legalization of Assisted Suicide and the Law of Unintended Consequenses
Euthanasia Research & Guidance Organization
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