Australian Social Services Minister will never support euthanasia.

Scott Morrison

By Alex Schadenberg

International Chair - Euthanasia Prevention Coalition

An article published today in the Australian states that Scott Morrison, the federal Social Services Minister in Australia says that he will never support euthanasia.

The Australian reported that Scott Morrison made the statement after Victoria's parliament, last week, voted to have an inquiry into end of life issues and palliative care.

According to the article the inquiry will report back in March 2016.

This is more great news as I leave to speak at the 2015 HOPE International Symposium in Adelaide South Australia.

What do we need to do post Washington State?

On Wednesday, March 4, 2009; Washington state will become the second state in the United States to legalize assisted suicide.

The I-1000 assisted suicide Initiative was organized by compassion & Choices and won by a 58 - 42 percent margin, legalizing assisted suicide in Washington state.

It is clear that the Compassionate & Choices - Death Lobby believes that they can make serious political gains in the next year.

Since the Washington State defeat we soon experienced the activist judicial decision in Montana by Justice Dorothy McCarter. McCarter legalized assisted suicide in Montana by judicial fiat without any concern for the democratic rights of the citizens or the legislative jurisdiction of the elected representatives. To rub salt into the wound, McCarter is determining the legal costs that will be rewarded to the plaintiffs in the case. Montana’s attorney general, Steve Bullock is appealing the decision.

Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New Mexico are debating the legalization of “Oregon style” assisted suicide and it appears likely that a bill will be introduced in Vermont during the current session.

All is not lost.
A bill that was introduced in Hawaii to legalize assisted suicide was postponed for one year. A coalition of groups were able to re-organize and present a united opposition to assisted suicide. A Previous attempt in Hawaii was defeated by a similar effort a few years ago.

Canada is facing a new legislative attempt to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide, but the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition which is organized by a culturally diverse group is effectively working to convince members of parliament to oppose the bill.

In the UK, recent attempts to legalize assisted suicide have failed because the Care Not Killing Alliance is comprised of groups and people who are culturally diverse but working in a unified manner to oppose assisted suicide.

It is clear what needs to be done. We need to organize and build an effective opposition to the Death Lobby on a state by state and nation by nation basis.

The organizations need to be composed of: people with disabilities, physicians groups, religious groups, liberals, conservatives and moderates.

If you are truly wanting to become part of this organized and effective opposition to the Death Lobby, then you need to attend the Second International Symposium on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide near the Dulles Airport - May 29 - 30, 2009. For more information go to www.epcc.ca

The time is now.

Second-International Symposium on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

Second-International Symposium on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide - Never Again.

Be part of the Strategy and learn how to stop the euthanasia lobby in America and world-wide.

The Second-International Symposium is designed to build an effective, unified and focused group of organizations and individuals to stop the euthanasia death lobby.

The Second-International Symposium is May 29 - 30, 2009 at the National Conference Center - 18980 Upper Belmont Pl. Landsdowne Virginia 20176, near the Washington DC - Dulles Airport.

The Co-Sponsors of the Symposium are:

Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide, Compassionate Health Care Network, (American groups - Not Dead Yet, Physicians for Compassionate Care, Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation, Institute for the Study of Disability and Bioethics, Vermont Alliance for Ethical Health Care), (UK groups - ALERT, Care Not Killing Alliance, No Less Human).

The Speakers for the Symposium include:

Rita Marker, Wesley Smith, Diane Coleman, Stephen Drake, Dr. William Toffler, Dr Bob Orr, Dr Mark Mostert, Dr Ian Dowbiggin, Randy Richardson, Bobby Schindler, Eileen Geller, Margaret Dore, Elizabeth Wickham, Alison Davis, Dr Peter Saunders, Colin Harte, Lionel Roosemont, Nancy Valko, Alex Schadenberg.

The registration cost for the Symposium is $199 regular or $139 for a student or a person with a disability. Due to credit card costs, we prefer that you pay for your registration by check. You are able to register online by going to the International Symposium page at: www.epcc.ca

The room rate at the National Conference Center is: $139 regular room, $179 for a suite (plus all taxes). Online registration can be accessed online by finding the link at the registration section of our website at: www.epcc.ca

The registration and room rate includes the cost for all meals and refreshment breaks on May 29 - 30. The room rate will change at the Conference Center on days before or after the International Symposium.

At the First-International Symposium we were able to register many students, people with disabilities and others, who were unable to pay the registration fee. Once again, for those who are unable to attend the Symposium, but are willing to donate the cost of registration please send either $199 or $139 to the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. We have already had several requests for subsidy.

In order to operate the Symposium at a breakeven financial basis we are seeking groups and individuals who are willing to advertise in the Symposium booklet. Supporters will be acknowledged in the Symposium booklet based on the level of support. Supporter levels are Gold supporter - $500, Silver supporter - $250, Bronze supporter - $100.

A webpage dedicated to the Second-International Symposium can be accessed at: www.epcc.ca

The unified direction that will be unveiled at the Second-International Symposium requires the involvement of people everywhere, including you.

For more information contact the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition at:
Website: www.epcc.ca
Email: info@epcc.ca
Phone toll free: 1-877-439-3348