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09-28-2005, 05:33 PM
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Bush administration is challenging Oregon's assisted suicide law, arguing that hastening someone's death is an improper use of medication and thus violates federal drug laws.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case on Oct. 5. Supporters of the assisted suicide law say a favorable high court ruling could lead other states to follow Oregon's lead.
Oregonians approved the law in two separate votes, and many have come to see it as part of their state's identity — something that sets them apart from the rest of the nation.
Still, only a tiny portion of terminally ill Oregonians have used the law to take their lives — 208 people, representing about one in 1,000 deaths. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050928/ap_on_go_su_co/assisted_suicide
The Republicans who were always so "Pro-State rights" don't seem to be anymore. Sure, challenge our law. However, I don't see how it is in any way unconstitutional.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case on Oct. 5. Supporters of the assisted suicide law say a favorable high court ruling could lead other states to follow Oregon's lead.
Oregonians approved the law in two separate votes, and many have come to see it as part of their state's identity — something that sets them apart from the rest of the nation.
Still, only a tiny portion of terminally ill Oregonians have used the law to take their lives — 208 people, representing about one in 1,000 deaths. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050928/ap_on_go_su_co/assisted_suicide
The Republicans who were always so "Pro-State rights" don't seem to be anymore. Sure, challenge our law. However, I don't see how it is in any way unconstitutional.