New Bedford Standard Times Endorses “NO” Vote on Question 2

Posted by Committee Against Physician Assisted Suicide on October 10.

On October 7^th, the New Bedford Standard Times published an editorial endorsing a NO vote on Question 2, stating the so-called “death with dignity law is fatally flawed.” Their editorial highlights two of the major flaws in Question 2: the lack of requirement for consultation with a psychiatrist before the patient gets a lethal prescription, and the lack of a required referral to a palliative care expert to best determine end of life care. The editorial also notes that Massachusetts voters cannot rely on the Legislature fixing these flaws if it passes on November 6^th. Massachusetts voters should not vote on a ballot question with the assumption that the legislature will “fix” any issues that may concern voters. And Question 2 cannot be changed between now and Election Day. Residents are voting on Question 2 as presently written.

You can view the editorial here. Please share it with your friends and family.