How Does Assisted Suicide Affect You?

By David E Smith 5 min read

Written by Dr. F. Matthew Eppinette

Currently, 15 U.S. states are considering legislation that would legalize assisted suicide, and five states, where the practice is already legal, are considering legislation aimed at expanding it. These numbers are recorded on the websites of the leading (and well-funded) organizations supporting such legislation. One of the states considering legalizing assisted suicide is the state in which I live, Illinois. On Feb. 21, I testified before the State Senate’s Executive Committee at its first hearing on the bill that would make it legal to have assisted suicide in Illinois.

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